- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madera, CA
Hillside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060011614261
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 24
- elementary schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary ranks #9 of 24 elementary schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Chawanakee Unified · California
NCES ID 060011614261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Hillside Elementary held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 060011614261 · Madera, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 23.8:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Minarets High (265 students)
Hillside Elementary held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hillside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hillside Elementary
310 students
- Minarets High
Minarets High
265 students
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley Elementary
230 students
- North Fork Ele
North Fork Elementary
227 students
- Chawanakee Aca
Chawanakee Academy Charter
187 students
- Minarets Chart
Minarets Charter High
165 students
What this shows Hillside Elementary reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside Elementary compares
Hillside 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$16,906
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 7.7%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Hillside Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Chawanakee Unified reports $16,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minarets High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Fork Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chawanakee Academy Charter | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minarets Charter High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Madera
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
816 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
John J. Pershing Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
James Madison Elementary
Standard public school
739 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
John Adams Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Alpha Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 25.3:1 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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Elementary
How many students attend Hillside Elementary?
Hillside Elementary has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside Elementary?
23.5% of students at Hillside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Elementary is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Madera, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Elementary?
Hillside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Hillside Elementary rank among elementary schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary ranks #9 of 24 elementary schools in Madera, 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 Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Chawanakee Unified?
Besides Hillside Elementary, Chawanakee Unified also operates Minarets High (265 students), Spring Valley Elementary (230 students), and North Fork Elementary (227 students). See the Chawanakee Unified district page for the complete list.