Hall District Elementary: K-5 Academics &amp; Community, Watsonville (2026 List)

About Hall District Elementary

Hall District Elementary is a public school in Watsonville, California, that serves students in grades K–5 as part of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. The school has about 350 to 400 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 20:1, which is about the same as the district average. The majority of students are Hispanic, with more than 90% of them being from minority groups. A large number of students also qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Hall District Elementary focuses on teaching the basics of reading, writing, and math, as well as English Language Development programs to help students who speak more than one language. About 7% of students meet math standards, and about 18% meet English Language Arts standards. Usually, the district spends between $14,000 and $16,000 per student each year. Hall District Elementary is in a coastal farming community where housing costs are higher than average for the area. The school is still working to improve its academic performance while serving a wide range of students.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 7%

Reading 18%

State average proficiency is 7% in Math and 18% in Reading.

23

Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

526

Total Students

$95066

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.04%

Asian 0.19%

Hispanic 96.58%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0%

White

3.04%

Asian

0.19%

Hispanic

96.58%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 526

51.33%

270 Female

48.67%

256 Male

Student Population

526 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1064 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Hall District Elementary Contact Information

Address

300 Sill Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076

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Phone

(831) 728-6371

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Website

pvusd.net

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: 7:30 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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

Being Updated

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Latest News

Hall District Elementary School in Watsonville recently highlighted improved student attendance and active parent participation, strengthening its supportive learning environment and academic progress.

FAQ

Q1. Does Hall District Elementary School have a transitional kindergarten (TK) program?

Ans. Yes, Hall District Elementary usually has Transitional Kindergarten for students who are old enough, according to California state rules and district rules.

Q2. Does the school offer breakfast and lunch programs?

Ans. Most of the time, students can use school meal programs, which offer free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch based on certain criteria.

Q3. What kinds of tests are used to see how well students are doing?

Ans. The school keeps track of how well students are doing in school by giving them state standardized tests, district benchmark tests, and tests in the classroom.

Q4. What does Hall District Elementary do to help students come to school?

Ans. The school encourages regular attendance by communicating with parents, keeping track of attendance, and setting up programs that reward students for showing up consistently.

Q5. Do students have chances to take on leadership roles?

Ans. Students can take on leadership roles by helping out in the classroom, participating in school-wide events, and being recognized for their hard work.

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

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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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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