- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Hidden Trails Elementary grew from 469 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 060846005036 · Chino Hills, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 33.5:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Chino Hills High (2,748 students)
Hidden Trails Elementary grew from 469 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hidden Trails Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chino Hills Hi
Chino Hills High
2,748 students
- Ruben S. Ayala
Ruben S. Ayala High
2,541 students
- Chino High
Chino High
2,077 students
- Don Antonio Lu
Don Antonio Lugo High
1,256 students
- Canyon Hills J 1,070
Canyon Hills Junior High
1,070 students
- This school 569
Hidden Trails Elementary
569 students
What this shows Hidden Trails Elementary reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidden Trails Elementary compares
Hidden Trails Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,518
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Chino Valley Unified reports $14,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,541
- 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
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 (~569 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), up 52.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.