Heather Elementary School, San Carlos CA Overview (2026 List)

About Heather Elementary

Heather Elementary School is located at 2757 Melendy Drive, San Carlos, CA 94070. The campus serves students in kindergarten through grade 3. Enrollment stands at 308 students as of the 2023–24 school year. The student-teacher ratio is 19:1 — the most favorable among the four TK–3 elementary schools in the San Carlos School District. The student body is 45% female and 55% male. According to state assessment data, 77% of students reached proficiency in math and 82% in reading. Heather operates as a public elementary school within the San Carlos School District, ranking #254 in California elementary schools and holding a best Elementary Schools badge — placing it in the top 5% statewide. Heather serves a defined neighborhood attendance zone in the central residential corridor of San Carlos under the San Carlos School District's TK–3 boundary-based campus structure, with an on-campus preschool program available for eligible families. Market activity near campus reflects pricing near $2,100,000 based on current San Carlos area housing data. Ranked in the top 5% of California elementary schools, Heather stands among the best elementary schools in California for public TK–3 campuses with the district's most favorable student-teacher ratio in the San Carlos, CA school district.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%

Reading 82%

State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 82% in Reading.

17

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

308

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 30.19%

Asian 35.39%

Hispanic 18.51%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 14.61%

Native Am. 0%

White

30.19%

Asian

35.39%

Hispanic

18.51%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

14.61%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 308

44.81%

138 Female

55.19%

170 Male

Student Population

308 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

616 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Heather Elementary Contact Information

Address

2757 Melendy Dr., San Carlos, CA, 94070

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Phone

(650) 508-7303

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Website

http://heather.scsdk8.org/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM-2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Heather Elementary School, located in San Carlos, held a Parent Education Night called "Play to Thrive" with Dr. Julie Nicholson in February 2025. She talked about how important play is to a child's development. This event drew a large turnout of families from many elementary campuses in the San Carlos School District, demonstrating the community's engagement with its schools. This event is one way the San Carlos School District focuses on whole-child development, and it helps position Heather Elementary School as a key place for parents to connect with one another and learn collaboratively within their local school community.

FAQ

Q1. What is special about class sizes at Heather Elementary School?

Ans. Heather Elementary School's smaller class sizes mean students get more individual attention.

Q2. Does Heather Elementary provide early learning programs?

Ans. Yes, Heather Elementary School offers Transitional Kindergarten and preschool programs for eligible families.

Q3. What after-school care is available at Heather Elementary School?

Ans. Heather Elementary School provides after-school care with supervised activities and enrichment opportunities.

Q4. How does Heather Elementary communicate with families?

Ans. Heather Elementary School shares updates through newsletters, online portals, and active PTA communication.

Q5. What special events are offered at Heather Elementary School?

Ans. Heather Elementary School hosts parent education sessions and community events focused on child development and learning.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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