At a glance
Reported students
544
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
324
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary: 544 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
26.2:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 630
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 27.4:1
What the reported data says about Alvin S. Hatch Elementary
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Half Moon Bay. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Cabrillo Unified. NCES reports 544 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.2:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (64.2%) and White (29.6%). English learners represent 38.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Alvin S. Hatch Elementary
- 1How do the reported 26.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 38.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.6%
- Hispanic64.2%
- Black0.4%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cabrillo Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
El Granada Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
324 reported students
Farallone View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
177 reported students
Kings Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
46 reported students
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
Middle · Grades 06–08
521 reported students
Half Moon Bay High
High · Grades 09–12
911 reported students
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
25 reported students
Public schools near Alvin S. Hatch Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Granada Elementary Elementary · Cabrillo Unified | KG–05 | 324 | 3 mi |
| Highlands Elementary Elementary · San Mateo-Foster City | KG–05 | 379 | 6.3 mi |
| Kings Mountain Elementary Elementary · Cabrillo Unified | KG–05 | 46 | 6.8 mi |
| Farallone View Elementary Elementary · Cabrillo Unified | KG–05 | 177 | 6.9 mi |
| Fox Elementary Elementary · Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary | KG–05 | 420 | 7 mi |
| West Hillsborough Elementary · Hillsborough City Elementary | KG–05 | 275 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alvin S. Hatch Elementary
What grades does Alvin S. Hatch Elementary serve?
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cabrillo Unified.
How many students attend Alvin S. Hatch Elementary?
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary reported 544 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 630 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 26.2:1, based on 544 students and 20.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alvin S. Hatch Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cabrillo Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alvin S. Hatch Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Alvin S. Hatch Elementary in?
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary is part of Cabrillo Unified, based in Half Moon Bay, CA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alvin S. Hatch Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include El Granada Elementary (3 mi), Highlands Elementary (6.3 mi), Kings Mountain Elementary (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.