Enrollment
413
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vacaville, CA
Hemlock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hemlock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064059006702
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemlock Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #8 of 13
- elementary schools in Vacaville · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemlock Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock Elementary ranks #8 of 13 elementary schools in Vacaville, CA.
School address
District: Vacaville Unified · California
NCES ID 064059006702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hemlock Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hemlock Elementary
Hemlock Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Vacaville, California, enrolling 413 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 413 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 1,247 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #941, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Vacaville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edwin Markham Elementary (882 students): Hemlock Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.8:1 vs 25.2:1).
Vacaville Unified also operates Vacaville High (2,044 students) and Will C. Wood High (1,671 students) alongside Hemlock 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 Hemlock Elementary compares
Hemlock 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 | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$14,205
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 6.5%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Hemlock Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vacaville Unified, which includes Hemlock Elementary.
$14,205
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 52.9%
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 Hemlock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willis Jepson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edwin Markham Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Browns Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemlock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Vacaville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Edwin Markham Elementary
Standard public school
882 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Browns Valley Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Kairos Public
Standard public school
786 students 30.2:1 students per teacher
Jean Callison Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Eugene Padan Elementary
Standard public school
751 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~413 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hemlock Elementary
How many students attend Hemlock Elementary?
Hemlock Elementary has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vacaville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemlock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemlock Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher 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 Hemlock Elementary?
43.7% of students at Hemlock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemlock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hemlock Elementary is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Vacaville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemlock Elementary?
Hemlock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hemlock Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vacaville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock Elementary ranks #8 of 13 elementary schools in Vacaville, 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 Vacaville on the city page.
Is Hemlock Elementary a good school?
Hemlock Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Vacaville Unified?
Besides Hemlock Elementary, Vacaville Unified also operates Vacaville High (2,044 students), Will C. Wood High (1,671 students), and Willis Jepson Middle (954 students). See the Vacaville Unified district page for the complete list.
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