Enrollment
569
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chino Hills, CA
Hidden Trails Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hidden Trails Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060846005036
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidden Trails Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Chino Hills · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 33.5:1
- large classes for California
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidden Trails Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Trails Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Chino Hills, CA.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060846005036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hidden Trails Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hidden Trails Elementary
Hidden Trails Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Chino Hills, California, enrolling 569 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.5:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 56% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 569 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,364 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #39, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Chino Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Michael G. Wickman Elementary (710 students): Hidden Trails Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33.5:1 vs 25.4:1).
Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students) and Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students) alongside Hidden Trails 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 Hidden Trails Elementary compares
Hidden Trails 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 | 33.5:1 | ▲ 56% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
33.5:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,384
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
Asian 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 6.5%
White 6.3%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Hidden Trails Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chino Valley Unified, which includes Hidden Trails Elementary.
$13,384
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 53.7%
Federal 10.9%
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 Hidden Trails Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruben S. Ayala High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Antonio Lugo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Hills Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidden Trails Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Chino Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Michael G. Wickman Elementary
Standard public school
710 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Eagle Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Gerald F. Litel Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Chaparral Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 22:1 students per teacher
Butterfield Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Country Springs Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 25.6:1 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 (~569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hidden Trails Elementary
How many students attend Hidden Trails Elementary?
Hidden Trails Elementary has 569 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chino Hills, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Trails Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Trails Elementary is 33.5:1, which is 56% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 113% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hidden Trails Elementary?
26.2% of students at Hidden Trails Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidden Trails Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hidden Trails Elementary is Asian at 69.1% of enrollment, in Chino Hills, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidden Trails Elementary?
Hidden Trails Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Hidden Trails Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chino Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Trails Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Chino Hills, 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 Chino Hills on the city page.
Is Hidden Trails Elementary a good school?
Hidden Trails Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Chino Valley Unified?
Besides Hidden Trails Elementary, Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students), Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students), and Chino High (2,077 students). See the Chino Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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