- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Bernardino, CA
Hillside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063417009187
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #33 of 51
- elementary schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary ranks #33 of 51 elementary schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417009187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Hillside Elementary held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 063417009187 · San Bernardino, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 20.9:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Cajon High (2,748 students)
Hillside Elementary held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.5 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
- Cajon High
Cajon High
2,748 students
- Arroyo Valley
Arroyo Valley High
2,692 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs High
1,810 students
- San Bernardino
San Bernardino High
1,440 students
- San Gorgonio H
San Gorgonio High
1,431 students
- This school 586
Hillside Elementary
586 students
What this shows Hillside Elementary reports 586 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.4%
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
$21,009
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
African American 6.1%
White 4.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Hillside Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Bernardino City Unified reports $21,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Bernardino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio High | Larger | Similar 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
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in San Bernardino
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Paakuma K-8
Standard public school
940 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
George Brown Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
733 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Muscoy Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Del Rosa Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Vermont Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Roger Anton Elementary
Standard public school
619 students 22.1:1 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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Elementary
How many students attend Hillside Elementary?
Hillside Elementary has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Bernardino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Hillside Elementary?
72.9% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Elementary?
Hillside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Hillside Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary ranks #33 of 51 elementary schools in San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino on the city page.
What other schools are in San Bernardino City Unified?
Besides Hillside Elementary, San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students), Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students), and Indian Springs High (1,810 students). See the San Bernardino City Unified district page for the complete list.