Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Granada Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: El Granada Elementary serves the northwest part of Half Moon Bay, CA, covering an area of approximately 16.3 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Granada Elementary School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Here at EI Granada we SWIM with the Dolphins!
School Rankings
El Granada Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Granada Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4699 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
41%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dolphins
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Granada Elementary School's ranking?
El Granada Elementary School is ranked #4699 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Granada Elementary School often compared to?
El Granada Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School, Farallone View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Granada Elementary School?
324 students attend El Granada Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of El Granada Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Granada Elementary School?
El Granada Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Granada Elementary School offer ?
El Granada Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Granada Elementary School part of?
El Granada Elementary School is part of Cabrillo Unified School District.
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