Hollister

Hollister, California — 10 schools

5,670
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$15,202
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hollister operates 10 public schools serving 5,670 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 elementary, 2 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,908 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Benito County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,202 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 30.0% local, 59.8% state, and 10.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $81,866 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #1063 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 558.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 32.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.9% Hispanic or Latino, 10.0% White, 3.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Hollister school enrollment varies 5.7× across entities

Hollister school enrollment ranges from 151 students (lowest) to 858 students (highest), a spread of 707 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hollister student-counselor ratio is 558:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Hollister chronic absenteeism rate is 32.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.1%
Federal
59.8%
State
30.0%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
1063 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Benito County county, where this district is located.

$2,205
Studio/mo
$2,212
1 BR/mo
$2,902
2 BR/mo
$3,944
3 BR/mo
$4,190
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$81,866
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in Hollister.

White 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 80.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 3.5%
Multiracial 3.6%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

558.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Hollister

School Enrollment
Hollister Dual Language Academy
858
Ladd Lane Elementary
767
Rancho Santana
678
Rancho San Justo
653
Sunnyslope Elementary
602
Cerra Vista Elementary
602
Maze Middle
580
Calaveras Elementary
556
R. O. Hardin Elementary
461
Accelerated Achievement Academy
151

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hollister?

Hollister has 10 schools, including 8 elementary, 2 middle. Total enrollment is 5,670 students.

How much does Hollister spend per student?

Hollister spends $15,202 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #1063 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Hollister?

The average teacher salary in Hollister is $81,866 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Hollister?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Benito County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Hollister?

Hollister students are 80.9% Hispanic or Latino, 10.0% White, 3.5% Asian, 1.1% African American, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hollister?

Hollister has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #1063 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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