- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hollister, CA
Calaveras Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Calaveras Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061734008147
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calaveras Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 12
- elementary schools in Hollister · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Calaveras Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calaveras Elementary ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Hollister, CA.
School address
District: Hollister · California
NCES ID 061734008147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Calaveras Elementary held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 061734008147 · Hollister, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 26.5:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students)
Calaveras Elementary held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Calaveras Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hollister Dual
Hollister Dual Language Academy
858 students
- Ladd Lane Elem
Ladd Lane Elementary
767 students
- Rancho Santana
Rancho Santana
678 students
- Rancho San Jus
Rancho San Justo
653 students
- Sunnyslope Ele
Sunnyslope Elementary
602 students
- This school
Calaveras Elementary
556 students
What this shows Calaveras Elementary reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calaveras Elementary compares
Calaveras 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 | 57.8% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 37% | - | - |
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.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
32.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,616
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.6%
Asian 4.0%
White 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Calaveras Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hollister reports $14,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calaveras Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister Dual Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ladd Lane Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santana | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho San Justo | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyslope Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calaveras Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Hollister
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hollister Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
858 students 22:1 students per teacher
Ladd Lane Elementary
Standard public school
767 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Spring Grove Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Rancho Santana
Standard public school
678 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Sunnyslope Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Cerra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 26.2:1 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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calaveras Elementary
How many students attend Calaveras Elementary?
Calaveras Elementary has 556 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hollister, CA. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calaveras Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Calaveras 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 Calaveras Elementary?
57.8% of students at Calaveras Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calaveras Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Calaveras Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment, in Hollister, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calaveras Elementary?
Calaveras Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Calaveras Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hollister?
By Resource Investment Index, Calaveras Elementary ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Hollister, 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 Hollister on the city page.
What other schools are in Hollister?
Besides Calaveras Elementary, Hollister also operates Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students), Ladd Lane Elementary (767 students), and Rancho Santana (678 students). See the Hollister district page for the complete list.