- Enrollment
- 3,400
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Gate, CA
Hollydale
Federal NCES profile for Hollydale, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062985004648
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hollydale earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #15 of 18
- elementary schools in South Gate · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hollydale has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hollydale ranks #15 of 18 elementary schools in South Gate, CA.
School address
District: Paramount Unified · California
NCES ID 062985004648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Hollydale held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 062985004648 · South Gate, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
794 enr · 21.5:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Paramount High (3,400 students)
Hollydale held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hollydale in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paramount High
Paramount High
3,400 students
- This school 794
Hollydale
794 students
- Alondra Middle 735
Alondra Middle
735 students
- Frank J. Zambo 650
Frank J. Zamboni
650 students
- Paramount Park 551
Paramount Park Middle
551 students
- Captain Raymon 522
Captain Raymond Collins
522 students
What this shows Hollydale reports 794 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hollydale compares
Hollydale 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
794
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$21,267
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.3%
White 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Hollydale is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paramount Unified reports $21,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hollydale Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alondra Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank J. Zamboni | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paramount Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Captain Raymond Collins | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hollydale's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in South Gate
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Corazon Academy
Standard public school
1,070 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Bryson Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
706 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
San Miguel Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Montara Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Tweedy Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 19.6:1 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 (~794 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hollydale
How many students attend Hollydale?
Hollydale has 794 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Gate, CA. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollydale?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollydale is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hollydale?
72.1% of students at Hollydale are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hollydale?
The largest demographic group at Hollydale is Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment, in South Gate, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hollydale?
Hollydale has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hollydale rank among elementary schools in South Gate?
By Resource Investment Index, Hollydale ranks #15 of 18 elementary schools in South Gate, 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 South Gate on the city page.
What other schools are in Paramount Unified?
Besides Hollydale, Paramount Unified also operates Paramount High (3,400 students), Alondra Middle (735 students), and Frank J. Zamboni (650 students). See the Paramount Unified district page for the complete list.