El Granada Elementary School

400 Santiago St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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6/
10
Top 50%
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 (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 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

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4699 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
47%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
48%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
41%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
59%
0.60

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
23.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 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

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