- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Menifee, CA
Hillside Innovation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Innovation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063339014640
👥 S:T ratio 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Innovation Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Menifee · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for California
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Innovation Academy has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Innovation Academy ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Menifee, CA.
School address
District: Romoland Elementary · California
NCES ID 063339014640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hillside Innovation Academy grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 063339014640 · Menifee, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 14.1:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ethan a Chase Middle (1,447 students)
Hillside Innovation Academy grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hillside Innovation Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ethan a Chase
Ethan a Chase Middle
1,447 students
- Boulder Ridge
Boulder Ridge Elementary
938 students
- Mesa View Elem
Mesa View Elementary
911 students
- Harvest Valley
Harvest Valley Elementary
840 students
- Romoland Eleme 502
Romoland Elementary
502 students
- This school 155
Hillside Innovation Academy
155 students
What this shows Hillside Innovation Academy reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside Innovation Academy compares
Hillside Innovation Academy is a growing 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.3%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Hillside Innovation Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Romoland Elementary reports $15,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillside Innovation Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan a Chase Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Ridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvest Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Romoland Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillside Innovation Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Menifee
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Boulder Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
938 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Southshore Elementary
Standard public school
843 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Evans Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Taawila Elementary
Standard public school
803 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Freedom Crest Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 24.6:1 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 (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Innovation Academy
How many students attend Hillside Innovation Academy?
Hillside Innovation Academy has 155 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Menifee, CA. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Innovation Academy is 14.1:1, which is 34% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% lower 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 Innovation Academy?
67.5% of students at Hillside Innovation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Innovation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Innovation Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Menifee, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Innovation Academy?
Hillside Innovation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hillside Innovation Academy rank among elementary schools in Menifee?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Innovation Academy ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Menifee, 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 Menifee on the city page.
What other schools are in Romoland Elementary?
Besides Hillside Innovation Academy, Romoland Elementary also operates Ethan a Chase Middle (1,447 students), Boulder Ridge Elementary (938 students), and Mesa View Elementary (911 students). See the Romoland Elementary district page for the complete list.