- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Anselmo, CA
Hidden Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hidden Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060000612911
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidden Valley Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in San Anselmo · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidden Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Valley Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in San Anselmo, CA.
School address
District: Ross Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 060000612911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Hidden Valley Elementary held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 060000612911 · San Anselmo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 22.8:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: White Hill Middle (601 students)
Hidden Valley Elementary held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hidden Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Hill Mid
White Hill Middle
601 students
- Wade Thomas El
Wade Thomas Elementary
292 students
- Brookside Elem
Brookside Elementary
278 students
- This school
Hidden Valley Elementary
274 students
- Manor Elementa 234
Manor Elementary
234 students
What this shows Hidden Valley Elementary reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidden Valley Elementary compares
Hidden Valley Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 86% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,401
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 + 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.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Two or More 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Hidden Valley Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ross Valley Elementary reports $16,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hidden Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wade Thomas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manor Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidden Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in San Anselmo
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hidden Valley Elementary
How many students attend Hidden Valley Elementary?
Hidden Valley Elementary has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Anselmo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hidden Valley Elementary?
7.5% of students at Hidden Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidden Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hidden Valley Elementary is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in San Anselmo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidden Valley Elementary?
Hidden Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Anselmo?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Valley Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in San Anselmo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ross Valley Elementary?
Besides Hidden Valley Elementary, Ross Valley Elementary also operates White Hill Middle (601 students), Wade Thomas Elementary (292 students), and Brookside Elementary (278 students). See the Ross Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.