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4 schools in Hillsborough City Elementary

California · 1,239 students · 1 city

Hillsborough City Elementary's 4 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 1,239 students across 3 elementary and 1 middle.

4-year change in Hillsborough City Elementary

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,239
-28 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Hillsborough City Elementary ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn CaliforniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
86.3%#3 of 534N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,239#502 of 587#6,152 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#482 of 587N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.4:1#4 of 587#4,851 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
3.4%#586 of 587#8,095 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
67.0%#100 of 530#740 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Hillsborough City Elementary

State test results across the district's 4 scored schools run from North Hillsborough at 91.8% proficient to Crocker Middle at 80.6%, a gap of 11.2 points. That is the 420th widest gap among 458 California districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,401 to 1,239 students (down 12%) and from 80 to 86 full-time teachers (up 8%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Crocker MiddleHillsboroughMiddle06-08446
West HillsboroughHillsboroughElementaryKG-05275
North HillsboroughHillsboroughElementaryKG-05274
South HillsboroughHillsboroughElementaryKG-05244

About Hillsborough City Elementary

Across 4 schools, Hillsborough City Elementary instructs about 1,239 students in California. By footprint it is a compact district.

Looking at the level breakdown, Hillsborough City Elementary comprises 3 elementary and 1 middle.

Average enrollment per school in Hillsborough City Elementary is about 310, below the California average of roughly 578.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,239 students, stayed largely flat from the 1,267 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for Hillsborough City Elementary discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Hillsborough City Elementary?
Hillsborough City Elementary operates 4 public K-12 schools in California, serving approximately 1,239 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Hillsborough City Elementary?
Hillsborough City Elementary includes 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Hillsborough City Elementary?
Crocker Middle is the largest public school in Hillsborough City Elementary by enrollment, with approximately 446 students.
What grade levels does Hillsborough City Elementary serve?
Hillsborough City Elementary serves students from kindergarten through grade 8 across 4 schools.