Enrollment
274
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsborough, CA
North Hillsborough
Federal NCES profile for North Hillsborough, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061719009853
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Hillsborough earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- small classes for California
- 1.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Hillsborough has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Hillsborough ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hillsborough, CA.
School address
District: Hillsborough City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061719009853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Hillsborough compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Hillsborough
North Hillsborough is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hillsborough, California, enrolling 274 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.2:1, North Hillsborough is leaner than roughly 89% of California schools and 29% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.9% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the California average.
Enrollment of 274 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 156 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Asian (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Hillsborough City Elementary spends $28,278 per pupil, 71% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Hillsborough's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Hillsborough (275 students): North Hillsborough is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 15.3:1).
Hillsborough City Elementary also operates Crocker Middle (446 students) and West Hillsborough (275 students) alongside North Hillsborough.
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 North Hillsborough compares
North Hillsborough on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.9% | ▼ 97% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 51.1%
Asian 31.8%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, North Hillsborough is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough City Elementary, which includes North Hillsborough.
$28,278
Per student
+71%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 88.7%
State 10.0%
Federal 1.3%
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 North Hillsborough Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hillsborough | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hillsborough | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Hillsborough's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Hillsborough
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Hillsborough
How many students attend North Hillsborough?
North Hillsborough has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsborough, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hillsborough?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hillsborough is 15.2:1, which is 29% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Hillsborough?
1.9% of students at North Hillsborough are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Hillsborough?
The largest demographic group at North Hillsborough is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hillsborough?
North Hillsborough has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 North Hillsborough rank among elementary schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, North Hillsborough ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough on the city page.
Is North Hillsborough a good school?
North Hillsborough earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Hillsborough City Elementary?
Besides North Hillsborough, Hillsborough City Elementary also operates Crocker Middle (446 students), West Hillsborough (275 students), and South Hillsborough (244 students). See the Hillsborough City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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