- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saratoga, CA
Blue Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blue Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061029001125
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Hills Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Saratoga · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Hills Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Saratoga, CA.
School address
District: Cupertino Union · California
NCES ID 061029001125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Blue Hills Elementary held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 061029001125 · Saratoga, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 26.5:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cupertino Middle (1,067 students)
Blue Hills Elementary held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Blue Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cupertino Midd
Cupertino Middle
1,067 students
- Joaquin Miller
Joaquin Miller Middle
1,067 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
880 students
- Sam H. Lawson
Sam H. Lawson Middle
841 students
- Louis E. Stock
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
840 students
- This school 424
Blue Hills Elementary
424 students
What this shows Blue Hills Elementary reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Hills Elementary compares
Blue Hills Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 71.9%
White 11.6%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Blue Hills Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cupertino Union reports $16,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joaquin Miller Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam H. Lawson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Saratoga
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Marshall Lane Elementary
Standard public school
427 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Argonaut Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Standard public school
358 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Saratoga Elementary
Standard public school
297 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Foothill Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Hills Elementary
How many students attend Blue Hills Elementary?
Blue Hills Elementary has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saratoga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Hills Elementary is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Hills Elementary?
10.3% of students at Blue Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blue Hills Elementary is Asian at 71.9% of enrollment, in Saratoga, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Hills Elementary?
Blue Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saratoga?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Hills Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Saratoga, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Saratoga on the city page.
What other schools are in Cupertino Union?
Besides Blue Hills Elementary, Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students), Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle (880 students). See the Cupertino Union district page for the complete list.