- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsborough, CA
South Hillsborough
Federal NCES profile for South Hillsborough, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061719002174
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hillsborough earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- small classes for California
- 2.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Hillsborough has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Hillsborough ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hillsborough, CA.
School address
District: Hillsborough City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061719002174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
South Hillsborough shrank from 263 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 061719002174 · Hillsborough, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 15.3:1 · 2.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Crocker Middle (446 students)
South Hillsborough shrank from 263 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South Hillsborough in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crocker Middle
Crocker Middle
446 students
- West Hillsboro
West Hillsborough
275 students
- North Hillsbor
North Hillsborough
274 students
- This school
South Hillsborough
244 students
What this shows South Hillsborough reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Hillsborough compares
South Hillsborough 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.7% | ▼ 95% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$29,167
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 244 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.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Asian 33.2%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, South Hillsborough is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough City Elementary reports $29,167 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South 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 |
| North Hillsborough | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hillsborough's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Hillsborough
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Hillsborough
How many students attend South Hillsborough?
South Hillsborough has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsborough, CA. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hillsborough?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hillsborough is 15.3:1, 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 South Hillsborough?
2.7% of students at South Hillsborough are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hillsborough?
The largest demographic group at South Hillsborough is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hillsborough?
South Hillsborough has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 South Hillsborough rank among elementary schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, South Hillsborough ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Hillsborough City Elementary?
Besides South Hillsborough, Hillsborough City Elementary also operates Crocker Middle (446 students), West Hillsborough (275 students), and North Hillsborough (274 students). See the Hillsborough City Elementary district page for the complete list.