Enrollment
437
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hilmar, CA
Elim Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elim Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061722002176
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elim Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hilmar · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- small classes for California
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elim Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elim Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hilmar, CA.
School address
District: Hilmar Unified · California
NCES ID 061722002176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elim Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elim Elementary
Elim Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Hilmar, California, enrolling 437 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Elim Elementary is leaner than roughly 95% of California schools and 50% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,252 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #942, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 546 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hilmar Unified also operates Hilmar High (696 students) and Hilmar Middle (542 students) alongside Elim Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elim Elementary compares
Elim Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 50% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.1%
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
$13,861
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Elim Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hilmar Unified, which includes Elim Elementary.
$13,861
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Elim Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilmar High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilmar Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merquin Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irwin High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elim Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~437 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Elim Elementary
How many students attend Elim Elementary?
Elim Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hilmar, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elim Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elim Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 50% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elim Elementary?
39.1% of students at Elim Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elim Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elim Elementary is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Hilmar, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elim Elementary?
Elim Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elim Elementary rank among public schools in Hilmar?
By Resource Investment Index, Elim Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hilmar, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hilmar on the city page.
Is Elim Elementary a good school?
Elim Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hilmar Unified?
Besides Elim Elementary, Hilmar Unified also operates Hilmar High (696 students), Hilmar Middle (542 students), and Merquin Elementary (126 students). See the Hilmar Unified district page for the complete list.
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