- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Leandro, CA
Hillside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063471005853
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in San Leandro · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in San Leandro, CA.
School address
District: San Lorenzo Unified · California
NCES ID 063471005853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Hillside Elementary held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 063471005853 · San Leandro, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 24.8:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Arroyo High (1,499 students)
Hillside Elementary held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 14.0 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
- Arroyo High
Arroyo High
1,499 students
- San Lorenzo Hi
San Lorenzo High
1,029 students
- Bohannon Middl
Bohannon Middle
606 students
- Hesperian Elem 500
Hesperian Elementary
500 students
- Washington Man 500
Washington Manor Middle
500 students
- This school 347
Hillside Elementary
347 students
What this shows Hillside Elementary reports 347 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
71.2%
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
$17,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
African American 19.9%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 4.0%
White 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Hillside Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Lorenzo Unified reports $17,078 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Lorenzo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bohannon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hesperian Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Manor Middle | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in San Leandro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Halkin Elementary
Standard public school
724 students 25:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 23:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 25:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 20.2:1 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Elementary
How many students attend Hillside Elementary?
Hillside Elementary has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Leandro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside Elementary?
76.0% 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 64.3% of enrollment, in San Leandro, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Elementary?
Hillside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Leandro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in San Leandro, 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 Leandro on the city page.
What other schools are in San Lorenzo Unified?
Besides Hillside Elementary, San Lorenzo Unified also operates Arroyo High (1,499 students), San Lorenzo High (1,029 students), and Bohannon Middle (606 students). See the San Lorenzo Unified district page for the complete list.