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Honest take: what's the hardest part about being a student at Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
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Enrollment
467
Elementary
DISTRICT 582 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PLEASANTON UNIFIED·NCES 060002008445
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
5301 Case Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566 · (925) 426-3772 · Alameda County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL467 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 61% of California public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- FThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
25.9:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.9:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
16%
76 students
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 96 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 48 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 72 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 96 | 21% |
| Grade 4 | 62 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 93 | 20% |
This year's kindergarten class (96) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (93).
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
66.9%
CA avg 49.1% . -14.1pp since 2014
Math
71.3%
CA avg 37.7% . -9.7pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 67 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 71 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 14 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 10 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 38.3% | 28.6% | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| Math | 45.4% | 25.9% | 14.7% | 13.9% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 66.9% | 71.3% |
| 2023-24 | 66.5% | 73.7% |
| 2022-23 | 74.3% | 75.0% |
| 2021-22 | 78.0% | 78.3% |
| 2018-19 | 77.4% | 84.3% |
| 2017-18 | 81.8% | 87.3% |
| 2016-17 | 81.1% | 89.4% |
| 2015-16 | 83.0% | 83.0% |
| 2014-15 | 81.0% | 81.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
69.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
70.0%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-0.7pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 69% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 70% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary's state test result (69.3% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary this school | 467 | 16.3% | 69.3% |
| Country Club Elementary San Ramon | 500 | 14.8% | 67.8% |
| Forest Hill Elementary San Jose | 506 | 15.0% | 81.3% |
| Soleado Elementary Rancho Palos Verdes | 443 | 13.3% | 87.4% |
| Noddin Elementary San Jose | 500 | 15.2% | 71.5% |
| College Park Elementary Irvine | 430 | 19.3% | 71.6% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Alameda County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 69.3% | #683 of 5,151 | #60 of 189 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 71.3% | #545 of 5,172 ▼ 90 | #49 of 192 ▼ 9 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 66.9% | #908 of 5,172 ▼ 18 | #66 of 192 ▲ 5 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -9.0pp | #171 of 5,116 | #16 of 187 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 467 | #2,826 of 5,915 | #101 of 216 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 25.9:1 | #4,827 of 5,352 | #175 of 201 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.9% | #1,006 of 5,354 | #77 of 201 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 16.3% | #5,271 of 5,625 | #188 of 211 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -30.8% | #482 of 3,837 | #21 of 138 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
467
-155 (-25%) vs 2020
+16% since 2000-01, when it was 401
Student : Teacher
25.9:1
was 25.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 467 | 18 | 25.9:1 | 16% (76) |
| 2023-24 | 500 | 14.5 | 34.5:1 | 14% (68) |
| 2022-23 | 527 | 22 | 23.9:1 | 12% (62) |
| 2020-21 | 622 | 24 | 25.9:1 | 11% (70) |
| 2017-18 | 675 | 26 | 26.0:1 | 8% (52) |
| 2015-16 | 689 | 26 | 26.5:1 | 7% (51) |
| 2010-11 | 696 | N/A | N/A | 9% (60) |
| 2000-01 | 401 | 19 | 21.1:1 | 6% (25) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 31% (675 to 467); teachers down 31% (26 to 18).
About Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
As a medium-sized elementary school, Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary serves students in Pleasanton, California. Classes run from kindergarten through 5, and the school has 467 students.
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary reports to Pleasanton Unified, which has 16 schools and 13,302 students.
At Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary, the largest share of students is Asian, at 50%. The next largest groups are 22% White, 15% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, and 2% Black. The school's Asian share is 17 points above the 33% share among Alameda County residents. The school's diversity index is 67%, meaning two students picked at random have a 67% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.9:1 at Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary, with 18 full-time-equivalent teachers. On average, elementary schools in California have 22.3:1, compared with 25.9:1 here. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 16% of enrollment. On average, public schools in Alameda County report 49%.
The allk12 Grade for Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is B. Compared with California public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 61% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
After adjusting for student poverty, Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary lands between the top and bottom 10% of California schools. Its average proficiency rate on state tests is 69.3%; the prediction is 70.0%.
County data help place the school in context: in Alameda County, the median household income is $129,367, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 52% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Alameda County is home to 394 public schools and about 210,511 public school students.
Pleasanton Middle is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles away. Within five miles of Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary, there are at least 8 other public schools. Its average proficiency rate of 69.3% is below the 72.0% average for nearby schools.
Under the NCES locale system, Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is City: Small.
Over 4 years, Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary's enrollment dropped 25%, to 467.
Community posts for Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary can cover enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Alameda County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,649,473
Census ACS
Median income
$129,367
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
394
210,511 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pleasanton Unified
- Amador Valley HighHigh · 2,583 students
- Foothill HighHigh · 2,169 students
- Thomas S. Hart MiddleMiddle · 1,129 students
- Harvest Park MiddleMiddle · 1,015 students
- Pleasanton MiddleMiddle · 944 students
- Donlon ElementaryElementary · 700 students
Other schools in Pleasanton
- Amador Valley HighHigh · 2,583 students
- Foothill HighHigh · 2,169 students
- Thomas S. Hart MiddleMiddle · 1,129 students
- Harvest Park MiddleMiddle · 1,015 students
- Pleasanton MiddleMiddle · 944 students
- Donlon ElementaryElementary · 700 students
Nearby schools
- Pleasanton Middle0.2 mi · 944
- Village High0.6 mi · 85
- The Pleasanton Virtual Academy0.7 mi · 138
- Amador Valley High1.3 mi · 2,583
- Valley View Elementary1.4 mi · 629
- Walnut Grove Elementary1.5 mi · 629
Frequently asked questions
About Phoebe Apperson Hearst ElementaryHow large is Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary enrolls approximately 467 students in grades KG-05.
Is Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary have?
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
Student demographics at Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary are roughly 22% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Black, 50% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is overseen by Pleasanton Unified in Alameda County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.