Enrollment
338
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Millbrae, CA
Green Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Green Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062490003717
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Hills Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Millbrae · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Hills Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Millbrae, CA.
School address
District: Millbrae Elementary · California
NCES ID 062490003717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green Hills Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green Hills Elementary
Green Hills Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Millbrae, California, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 26:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.2% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the California average.
Enrollment of 338 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 582 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #536, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 676 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Millbrae's elementary schools, it stands alongside Spring Valley Elementary (375 students): Green Hills Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (26:1 vs 28.8:1).
Millbrae Elementary also operates Taylor Middle (756 students) and Spring Valley Elementary (375 students) alongside Green Hills 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 Green Hills Elementary compares
Green Hills 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,176
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Asian 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
White 10.4%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Green Hills Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millbrae Elementary, which includes Green Hills Elementary.
$14,176
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.3%
State 84.6%
Federal 7.0%
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 Green Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lomita Park Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar elementary schools in Millbrae
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Green Hills Elementary
How many students attend Green Hills Elementary?
Green Hills Elementary has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Millbrae, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Hills Elementary is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Green Hills Elementary?
14.2% of students at Green Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Green Hills Elementary is Asian at 63.2% of enrollment, in Millbrae, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Hills Elementary?
Green Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Green Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Millbrae?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Hills Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Millbrae, 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 Millbrae on the city page.
Is Green Hills Elementary a good school?
Green Hills Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Millbrae Elementary?
Besides Green Hills Elementary, Millbrae Elementary also operates Taylor Middle (756 students), Spring Valley Elementary (375 students), and Meadows Elementary (360 students). See the Millbrae Elementary district page for the complete list.
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