Enrollment
16
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 069103309248
Hillcrest at Youth Services Center — San Mateo, CA
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest at Youth Services Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 67/100.
👥 Class size 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 84
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: San Mateo County Office of Education · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest at Youth Services Center compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hillcrest at Youth Services Center reports 16 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 81% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 75% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 160 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (B-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillcrest at Youth Services Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 81% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
— 81% below state mean
Top 1% in California — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Per 160 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 16 Top 3% in California — larger than 97% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 4:1 -81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 069103309248
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 12.5%
Asian 6.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.1
Students per counselor 160:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest at Youth Services Center
How many students attend Hillcrest at Youth Services Center?
Hillcrest at Youth Services Center has 16 students enrolled. It is a other school in San Mateo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest at Youth Services Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest at Youth Services Center is 4:1, which is 81% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest at Youth Services Center?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest at Youth Services Center is Hispanic or Latino at 81.3%. The school serves a student body in San Mateo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest at Youth Services Center?
Hillcrest at Youth Services Center has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (B-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.