- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsborough, CA
West Hillsborough
Federal NCES profile for West Hillsborough, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061719002175
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hillsborough earns 59/100 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.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- small classes for California
- 2.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hillsborough has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hillsborough ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hillsborough, CA.
School address
District: Hillsborough City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061719002175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
West Hillsborough shrank from 330 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 061719002175 · Hillsborough, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 15.3:1 · 2.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Crocker Middle (446 students)
West Hillsborough shrank from 330 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Hillsborough in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crocker Middle
Crocker Middle
446 students
- This school
West Hillsborough
275 students
- North Hillsbor
North Hillsborough
274 students
- South Hillsbor
South Hillsborough
244 students
What this shows West Hillsborough reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hillsborough compares
West 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 | 275 | top 76% | - | - |
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.
275
Bigger than 29% 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
7.6%
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 275 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
Asian 44.7%
White 29.1%
Two or More 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, West 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 West Hillsborough Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hillsborough | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hillsborough | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hillsborough's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hillsborough
How many students attend West Hillsborough?
West Hillsborough has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsborough, CA. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hillsborough?
The student-teacher ratio at West 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 West Hillsborough?
2.7% of students at West Hillsborough are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hillsborough?
The largest demographic group at West Hillsborough is Asian at 44.7% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hillsborough?
West Hillsborough has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 West Hillsborough rank among elementary schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hillsborough ranks #2 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 West Hillsborough, Hillsborough City Elementary also operates Crocker Middle (446 students), North Hillsborough (274 students), and South Hillsborough (244 students). See the Hillsborough City Elementary district page for the complete list.