Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary

hearst.pleasantonusd.net/

527 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary, located in Pleasanton, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Pleasanton Unified School District. Known for its strong academic focus and nurturing environment, the school is named after the noted philanthropist and educational advocate Phoebe Apperson Hearst. The campus serves as a foundational pillar for its local community, emphasizing not only core curriculum standards but also the social-emotional development of its students as they prepare for middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which brings together dedicated educators, engaged parents, and motivated students to foster a supportive learning atmosphere. By leveraging the resources of the Pleasanton school system, Hearst Elementary provides a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to help students achieve high academic benchmarks. Through its commitment to excellence and community involvement, the school maintains a positive reputation for preparing children to be thoughtful, responsible, and successful learners in a rapidly evolving world.

527

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	69
Black	13
Asian	270
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
270 (51.2 %)
White
129 (24.5 %)
Hispanic
69 (13.1 %)
Two or More
44 (8.3 %)
Black
13 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Pleasanton Unified
Phone:	(925)426-3772
Website:	http://hearst.pleasantonusd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 92

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 98