Enrollment
189
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eureka, CA
Pine Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pine Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063735006313
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Hill Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- small classes for California
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Hill Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Hill Elementary ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, CA.
School address
District: South Bay Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063735006313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Hill Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Hill Elementary
Pine Hill Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Eureka, California, enrolling 189 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 189 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 504 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #286.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eureka's elementary schools, it stands alongside Washington Elementary (426 students): Pine Hill Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 22.4:1).
South Bay Union Elementary also operates South Bay Elementary (141 students) and South Bay Charter (44 students) alongside Pine Hill 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 Pine Hill Elementary compares
Pine Hill 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.2%
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
$16,647
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
Two or More 12.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Pine Hill Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Bay Union Elementary, which includes Pine Hill Elementary.
$16,647
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 60.9%
Federal 19.8%
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 Pine Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bay Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Bay Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Eureka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Alice Birney Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Elementary
Standard public school
324 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Cutten Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Freshwater Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 25.3:1 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 (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Hill Elementary
How many students attend Pine Hill Elementary?
Pine Hill Elementary has 189 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eureka, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Hill Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% higher 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 Pine Hill Elementary?
67.9% of students at Pine Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pine Hill Elementary is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Eureka, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Hill Elementary?
Pine Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Pine Hill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Hill Elementary ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, 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 Eureka on the city page.
Is Pine Hill Elementary a good school?
Pine Hill Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% 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 South Bay Union Elementary?
Besides Pine Hill Elementary, South Bay Union Elementary also operates South Bay Elementary (141 students) and South Bay Charter (44 students). See the South Bay Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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