Enrollment
858
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hollister, CA
Hollister Dual Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hollister Dual Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061734012075
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hollister Dual Language Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 12
- elementary schools in Hollister · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hollister Dual Language Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hollister Dual Language Academy ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Hollister, CA.
School address
District: Hollister · California
NCES ID 061734012075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hollister Dual Language Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hollister Dual Language Academy
Hollister Dual Language Academy is a large elementary school in Hollister, California, enrolling 858 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 858 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,022 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #643.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 858 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hollister's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ladd Lane Elementary (767 students): Hollister Dual Language Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 22.6:1).
Hollister also operates Ladd Lane Elementary (767 students) and Rancho Santana (678 students) alongside Hollister Dual Language 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 Hollister Dual Language Academy compares
Hollister Dual Language 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 858 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
858
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,365
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 858 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 94.4%
White 4.5%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Hollister Dual Language Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hollister, which includes Hollister Dual Language Academy.
$14,365
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 59.8%
Federal 10.1%
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 Hollister Dual Language Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santana | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho San Justo | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunnyslope Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cerra Vista Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hollister Dual Language Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Hollister
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ladd Lane Elementary
Standard public school
767 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Spring Grove Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Rancho Santana
Standard public school
678 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Sunnyslope Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Cerra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Calaveras Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 26.5:1 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 (~858 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hollister Dual Language Academy
How many students attend Hollister Dual Language Academy?
Hollister Dual Language Academy has 858 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hollister, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollister Dual Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollister Dual Language Academy is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hollister Dual Language Academy?
45.3% of students at Hollister Dual Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hollister Dual Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hollister Dual Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment, in Hollister, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hollister Dual Language Academy?
Hollister Dual Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hollister Dual Language Academy rank among elementary schools in Hollister?
By Resource Investment Index, Hollister Dual Language Academy ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Hollister, 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 Hollister on the city page.
Is Hollister Dual Language Academy a good school?
Hollister Dual Language Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Hollister?
Besides Hollister Dual Language Academy, Hollister also operates Ladd Lane Elementary (767 students), Rancho Santana (678 students), and Rancho San Justo (653 students). See the Hollister district page for the complete list.
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