- Enrollment
- 3,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hayward, CA
Hillview Crest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillview Crest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062691004071
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillview Crest Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #22 of 24
- elementary schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillview Crest Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillview Crest Elementary ranks #22 of 24 elementary schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
District: New Haven Unified · California
NCES ID 062691004071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Hillview Crest Elementary held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 062691004071 · Hayward, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 23.3:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: James Logan High (3,096 students)
Hillview Crest Elementary held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hillview Crest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Logan Hi
James Logan High
3,096 students
- Itliong-Vera C 1,097
Itliong-Vera Cruz
1,097 students
- Cesar Chavez M 990
Cesar Chavez Middle
990 students
- Guy Jr. Emanue 746
Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary
746 students
- Searles Elemen 712
Searles Elementary
712 students
- This school 420
Hillview Crest Elementary
420 students
What this shows Hillview Crest Elementary reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillview Crest Elementary compares
Hillview Crest 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
61.7%
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
$15,166
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.3%
Asian 16.4%
Two or More 7.4%
White 4.5%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Hillview Crest Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for New Haven Unified reports $15,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillview Crest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Logan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Itliong-Vera Cruz | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Searles Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillview Crest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Hayward
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cherryland Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Burbank Elementary
Standard public school
800 students 25:1 students per teacher
Harder Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 24:1 students per teacher
Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy
Standard public school
645 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Schafer Park Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Stonebrae Elementary
Standard public school
605 students 20.9:1 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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillview Crest Elementary
How many students attend Hillview Crest Elementary?
Hillview Crest Elementary has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hayward, CA. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillview Crest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillview Crest Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillview Crest Elementary?
40.1% of students at Hillview Crest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillview Crest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hillview Crest Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillview Crest Elementary?
Hillview Crest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Hillview Crest Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillview Crest Elementary ranks #22 of 24 elementary schools in Hayward, 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 Hayward on the city page.
What other schools are in New Haven Unified?
Besides Hillview Crest Elementary, New Haven Unified also operates James Logan High (3,096 students), Itliong-Vera Cruz (1,097 students), and Cesar Chavez Middle (990 students). See the New Haven Unified district page for the complete list.