Tara Hills Elementary

www.wccusd.net/tarahills

347 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Tara Hills Elementary, located on Dolan Way in San Pablo, California, is a public school serving students in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational education to a diverse student population, emphasizing the development of core academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tara Hills Elementary prioritizes community engagement and inclusivity, aiming to create a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding San Pablo area. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the student experience and promote a sense of school pride. By focusing on equitable access to resources and a structured, safe classroom atmosphere, the school strives to empower its young learners to reach their full potential within their local community.

347

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tara Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	194
Black	60
Asian	38
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
194 (55.9 %)
Black
60 (17.3 %)
Asian
38 (11.0 %)
White
29 (8.4 %)
Two or More
22 (6.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1428
Website:	http://www.wccusd.net/tarahills
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 37

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tara Hills Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	52
Grade 6	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tara Hills Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	160	46.1%
Male	187	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)