Cerra Vista Elementary

2151 Cerra Vista Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023

www.hesd.org

599 Students

Elementary School K - 7th

School Overview

Cerra Vista Elementary School, located in Hollister, California, is a key part of the Hollister School District (HESD). It serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary curriculum that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for its commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through structured classroom instruction and community engagement.

The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for future success by integrating technology, literacy, and core subjects into their daily learning experience. As part of the HESD, Cerra Vista benefits from district-wide initiatives designed to support diverse learning needs and promote equity among the student body. For parents and community members interested in academic calendars, district policies, or specific school resources, the official district website at http://www.hesd.org serves as the primary hub for information regarding programs and school administration.

599

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cerra Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	405
Black	11
Asian	28
Two or More	35
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
405 (67.6 %)
White
110 (18.4 %)
Two or More
35 (5.8 %)
Asian
28 (4.7 %)
Black
11 (1.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hollister
Phone:	(831)636-4470
Website:	http://www.hesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 7th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 26