Enrollment
244
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Hillsborough compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Hillsborough
South Hillsborough is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hillsborough, California, enrolling 244 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.3:1, South Hillsborough is leaner than roughly 88% of California schools and 29% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.7% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the California average.
Enrollment of 244 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 101 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Hillsborough City Elementary spends $28,278 per pupil, 71% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Hillsborough's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Hillsborough (275 students): South Hillsborough is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 15.3:1).
Hillsborough City Elementary also operates Crocker Middle (446 students) and West Hillsborough (275 students) alongside South Hillsborough.
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 South Hillsborough compares
South Hillsborough on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough City Elementary, which includes South Hillsborough.
$28,278
Per student
+71%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 88.7%
State 10.0%
Federal 1.3%
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 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
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
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 (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Hillsborough on the city page.
Is South Hillsborough a good school?
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. 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 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.
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