- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santee, CA
Hill Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hill Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063588006141
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill Creek Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Santee · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Creek Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Santee, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Hill Creek Elementary held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 063588006141 · Santee, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 24:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Seco Elementary (913 students)
Hill Creek Elementary held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hill Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Seco Eleme
Rio Seco Elementary
913 students
- Cajon Park Ele
Cajon Park Elementary
830 students
- Carlton Oaks E
Carlton Oaks Elementary
823 students
- This school
Hill Creek Elementary
695 students
- Pepper Drive E
Pepper Drive Elementary
661 students
- Chet F. Harrit
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
606 students
What this shows Hill Creek Elementary reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill Creek Elementary compares
Hill Creek 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$14,532
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 4.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Hill Creek Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santee reports $14,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Seco Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cajon Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carlton Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pepper Drive Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chet F. Harritt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Santee
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rio Seco Elementary
Standard public school
913 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Cajon Park Elementary
Standard public school
830 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Carlton Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Carlton Hills Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue
Standard public school
548 students 24.9:1 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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hill Creek Elementary
How many students attend Hill Creek Elementary?
Hill Creek Elementary has 695 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santee, CA. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill Creek Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hill Creek Elementary?
30.2% of students at Hill Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hill Creek Elementary is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Santee, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill Creek Elementary?
Hill Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hill Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santee?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Creek Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Santee, 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 Santee on the city page.
What other schools are in Santee?
Besides Hill Creek Elementary, Santee also operates Rio Seco Elementary (913 students), Cajon Park Elementary (830 students), and Carlton Oaks Elementary (823 students). See the Santee district page for the complete list.