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R. O. Hardin Elementary

Hollister · San Benito County · 881 Line Street, Hollister, CA 95023-4514

(831) 636-4440 · www.hesd.org

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1/10
#5555
Rank 5555 out of 5,722
Top 97%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5612 · 2nd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5485 · 4th percentile
Science1/10 · #5189 · 7th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Hollister is a small agricultural city in San Benito County, nestled between the Bay Area and the Central Coast — it has a tight-knit, working-class feel with deep roots in farming and Latino culture. R. O. Hardin Elementary serves this community, and while its academic scores currently rank among the lower end statewide, its science scores show a relative bright spot worth watching. Families rooted in the Hollister area who value a close community school with room to grow may find a welcoming, neighborhood-centered environment here.

Student Demographics

202 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
185 (92%)
Other
17 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners122 (60%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged174 (86%)
Students with Disabilities47 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

461
Enrollment
20
Teachers (FTE)
23.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #3952 · 35th percentile

45 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found