- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Highlands, CA
Hillsdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillsdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060133205098
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsdale Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in North Highlands · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsdale Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsdale Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in North Highlands, CA.
School address
District: Twin Rivers Unified · California
NCES ID 060133205098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Hillsdale Elementary shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 060133205098 · North Highlands, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 19.5:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Union High (1,987 students)
Hillsdale Elementary shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hillsdale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant Union Hi
Grant Union High
1,987 students
- Rio Linda High
Rio Linda High
1,594 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,417 students
- Smythe Academy
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,091 students
- Las Palmas Ele
Las Palmas Elementary
1,001 students
- This school 234
Hillsdale Elementary
234 students
What this shows Hillsdale Elementary reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsdale Elementary compares
Hillsdale Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.4%
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
$19,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%
White 21.8%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 7.3%
Asian 7.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Hillsdale Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Twin Rivers Unified reports $19,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Linda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsdale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in North Highlands
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 26:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Frederick Joyce Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Village Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Kohler Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Warren a. Allison Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 23:1 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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsdale Elementary
How many students attend Hillsdale Elementary?
Hillsdale Elementary has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Highlands, CA. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsdale Elementary?
75.7% of students at Hillsdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hillsdale Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in North Highlands, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsdale Elementary?
Hillsdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Hillsdale Elementary rank among elementary schools in North Highlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsdale Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in North Highlands, 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 North Highlands on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Besides Hillsdale Elementary, Twin Rivers Unified also operates Grant Union High (1,987 students), Rio Linda High (1,594 students), and Foothill High (1,417 students). See the Twin Rivers Unified district page for the complete list.