- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alpine, CA
Shadow Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shadow Hills 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 060210009112
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shadow Hills Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Alpine · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shadow Hills Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Hills Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Alpine, CA.
School address
District: Alpine Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060210009112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Shadow Hills Elementary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 060210009112 · Alpine, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 22.2:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Joan Macqueen Middle (405 students)
Shadow Hills Elementary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Shadow Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joan Macqueen
Joan Macqueen Middle
405 students
- This school
Shadow Hills Elementary
377 students
- Boulder Oaks E
Boulder Oaks Elementary
367 students
- Creekside Earl
Creekside Early Learning Center
227 students
- Mountain View 64
Mountain View Learning Academy
64 students
What this shows Shadow Hills Elementary reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shadow Hills Elementary compares
Shadow Hills 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,443
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
White 42.0%
Two or More 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Shadow Hills Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alpine Union Elementary reports $14,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shadow Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Macqueen Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boulder Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shadow Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Alpine
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Boulder Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
The Heights Charter
Standard public school
283 students 35.4:1 students per teacher
Creekside Early Learning Center
Standard public school
227 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Learning Academy
Alternative education program
64 students 16:1 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shadow Hills Elementary
How many students attend Shadow Hills Elementary?
Shadow Hills Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alpine, CA. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shadow Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shadow Hills Elementary is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shadow Hills Elementary?
42.7% of students at Shadow Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shadow Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shadow Hills Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment, in Alpine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shadow Hills Elementary?
Shadow Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shadow Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alpine?
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Hills Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Alpine, 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 Alpine on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine Union Elementary?
Besides Shadow Hills Elementary, Alpine Union Elementary also operates Joan Macqueen Middle (405 students), Boulder Oaks Elementary (367 students), and Creekside Early Learning Center (227 students). See the Alpine Union Elementary district page for the complete list.