Enrollment
155
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillside Innovation Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillside Innovation Academy
Hillside Innovation Academy is a higher-need, small elementary school in Menifee, California, enrolling 155 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.1:1, Hillside Innovation Academy is leaner than roughly 91% of California schools and 34% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 155 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 398 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #98.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Among Menifee's elementary schools, it stands alongside Boulder Ridge Elementary (938 students): Hillside Innovation Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 28.4:1).
Romoland Elementary also operates Ethan a Chase Middle (1,447 students) and Boulder Ridge Elementary (938 students) alongside Hillside Innovation Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillside Innovation Academy compares
Hillside Innovation Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Romoland Elementary, which includes Hillside Innovation Academy.
$13,390
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 62.7%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~155 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Hillside Innovation Academy a good school?
Hillside Innovation Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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