- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hollister, CA
Sunnyslope Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyslope Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061734002182
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyslope Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 12
- elementary schools in Hollister · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyslope Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyslope Elementary ranks #10 of 12 elementary schools in Hollister, CA.
School address
District: Hollister · California
NCES ID 061734002182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Sunnyslope Elementary held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 061734002182 · Hollister, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 22.3:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students)
Sunnyslope Elementary held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sunnyslope 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
- This school
Sunnyslope Elementary
602 students
- Cerra Vista El
Cerra Vista Elementary
602 students
What this shows Sunnyslope Elementary reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyslope Elementary compares
Sunnyslope 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.2%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.2%
White 5.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Sunnyslope 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 Sunnyslope Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister Dual Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ladd Lane Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santana | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho San Justo | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cerra Vista Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnyslope 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
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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
Cerra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Calaveras Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 26.5:1 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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyslope Elementary
How many students attend Sunnyslope Elementary?
Sunnyslope Elementary has 602 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hollister, CA. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyslope Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyslope Elementary is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunnyslope Elementary?
54.7% of students at Sunnyslope Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyslope Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyslope Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment, in Hollister, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyslope Elementary?
Sunnyslope Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Sunnyslope Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hollister?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyslope Elementary ranks #10 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 Sunnyslope 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.