- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Pine Hill Elementary shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 063735006313 · Eureka, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 17.2:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: South Bay Elementary (141 students)
Pine Hill Elementary shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pine Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pine Hill Elementary
189 students
- South Bay Elem
South Bay Elementary
141 students
- South Bay Char 44
South Bay Charter
44 students
What this shows Pine Hill Elementary reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Hill Elementary compares
Pine Hill Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,477
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for South Bay Union Elementary reports $18,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~189 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.