Hollister Prep District

Hollister, California — 1 schools

539
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,611
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hollister Prep District operates 1 public schools serving 539 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 538 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 $11,611 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 28.6% local, 62.1% state, and 9.2% 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. The district's equity score — 19/100, ranked #1486 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 413.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.4% White, 3.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Hollister Prep accounts for 100.0% of all Hollister Prep District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Hollister Prep District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

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

Hollister Prep District student-counselor ratio is 414:1 — 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 Prep District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Hollister Prep District is typically wider than the Hollister Prep District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.2%
Federal
62.1%
State
28.6%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
1486 / 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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Hollister Prep District.

White 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 86.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 3.3%
Multiracial 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

413.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Hollister Prep District

School Enrollment
Hollister Prep
Charter
538

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hollister Prep District?

Hollister Prep District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 539 students.

How much does Hollister Prep District spend per student?

Hollister Prep District spends $11,611 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #1486 in California.

What is the average rent near Hollister Prep District?

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 Prep District?

Hollister Prep District students are 86.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.4% White, 3.3% Asian, 0.6% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hollister Prep District?

Hollister Prep District has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #1486 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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