- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hollister, CA
R. O. Hardin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for R. O. Hardin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061734002180
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. O. Hardin Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #11 of 12
- elementary schools in Hollister · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
R. O. Hardin Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. O. Hardin Elementary ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Hollister, CA.
School address
District: Hollister · California
NCES ID 061734002180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
R. O. Hardin Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 061734002180 · Hollister, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 24.3:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students)
R. O. Hardin Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
R. O. Hardin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hollister Dual
Hollister Dual Language Academy
858 students
- Ladd Lane Elem
Ladd Lane Elementary
767 students
- Rancho Santana
Rancho Santana
678 students
- Rancho San Jus
Rancho San Justo
653 students
- Sunnyslope Ele
Sunnyslope Elementary
602 students
- This school
R. O. Hardin Elementary
461 students
What this shows R. O. Hardin Elementary reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. O. Hardin Elementary compares
R. O. Hardin Elementary 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$14,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.0%
Two or More 4.1%
White 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, R. O. Hardin Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hollister reports $14,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R. O. Hardin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister Dual Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ladd Lane Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santana | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho San Justo | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyslope Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. O. Hardin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about R. O. Hardin Elementary
How many students attend R. O. Hardin Elementary?
R. O. Hardin Elementary has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hollister, CA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. O. Hardin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at R. O. Hardin Elementary is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R. O. Hardin Elementary?
69.8% of students at R. O. Hardin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. O. Hardin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at R. O. Hardin Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.0% of enrollment, in Hollister, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. O. Hardin Elementary?
R. O. Hardin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 R. O. Hardin Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hollister?
By Resource Investment Index, R. O. Hardin Elementary ranks #11 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.
What other schools are in Hollister?
Besides R. O. Hardin Elementary, Hollister also operates Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students), Ladd Lane Elementary (767 students), and Rancho Santana (678 students). See the Hollister district page for the complete list.