Enrollment
538
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hollister, CA
Hollister Prep
Federal NCES profile for Hollister Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060232013525Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hollister Prep earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Hollister · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.3:1
- large classes for California
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hollister Prep has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hollister Prep ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Hollister, CA.
School address
District: Hollister Prep District · California
NCES ID 060232013525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hollister Prep compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hollister Prep
Hollister Prep is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Hollister, California, enrolling 538 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.3:1 is larger than about 93% of California schools and 32% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 538 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #696.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hollister Prep District spends $11,611 per pupil, 30% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hollister's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students): Hollister Prep is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.3:1 vs 22:1).
Hollister Prep District is a single-school charter district, so Hollister Prep operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Prep compares
Hollister Prep on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 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 86.6%
White 8.4%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Hollister Prep is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hollister Prep District, which includes Hollister Prep.
$11,611
Per student
-30%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 62.1%
Federal 9.2%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Hollister
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hollister Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
858 students 22:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hollister Prep
How many students attend Hollister Prep?
Hollister Prep has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hollister, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollister Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollister Prep is 28.3:1, which is 32% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hollister Prep?
46.4% of students at Hollister Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hollister Prep?
The largest demographic group at Hollister Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 86.6% of enrollment, in Hollister, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hollister Prep?
Hollister Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Prep rank among elementary schools in Hollister?
By Resource Investment Index, Hollister Prep ranks #4 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 Prep a good school?
Hollister Prep earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Hollister Prep District?
None; Hollister Prep District is a single-school charter district, and Hollister Prep is its only campus.
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