Enrollment
420
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillview Crest Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillview Crest Elementary
Hillview Crest Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Hayward, California, enrolling 420 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 420 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,240 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hayward's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cherryland Elementary (855 students): Hillview Crest Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.3:1 vs 23.8:1).
New Haven Unified also operates James Logan High (3,096 students) and Itliong-Vera Cruz (1,097 students) alongside Hillview Crest Elementary.
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 Hillview Crest Elementary compares
Hillview Crest Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,577
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven Unified, which includes Hillview Crest Elementary.
$14,577
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 48.8%
Federal 8.2%
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 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
- 3,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hillview Crest Elementary a good school?
Hillview Crest Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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