Enrollment
467
Elementary
DISTRICT 343 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HILMAR UNIFIED·NCES 061722014723
Hilmar Elementary
20206 West Geer Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324 · (209) 216-5800 · Merced County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL467 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
20.3:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.7:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
240 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 205 | 44% |
| Grade 1 | 133 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 129 | 28% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Hilmar Unified. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Hilmar Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilmar Elementary this school | 467 | 51.4% | N/A |
| Barnett Elementary Ramona | 465 | 50.1% | 32.4% |
| Lake Arrowhead Elementary Lake Arrowhead | 450 | 54.2% | 38.9% |
| Island Elementary Lemoore | 395 | 50.4% | 59.2% |
| Mira Monte Elementary Ojai | 523 | 54.7% | 37.4% |
| Cloverland Elementary Oakdale | 488 | 46.1% | 53.2% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Hilmar Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Merced County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 467 | #2,833 of 5,915 | #37 of 60 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.3:1 | #1,082 of 5,352 | #7 of 53 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.8% | #2,535 of 5,354 | #8 of 53 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.4% | #3,850 of 5,625 | #54 of 57 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Hilmar Elementary
Hilmar Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in California, located in Hilmar. Its grade span covers kindergarten through 2, with 467 students on the rolls.
Hilmar Unified is the local district for Hilmar Elementary. It runs 6 schools with 2,284 students.
At Hilmar Elementary, 51% of students are White. It is also 46% Hispanic. For comparison, the population of Merced County is roughly 32% White. The diversity index for Hilmar Elementary is 53%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Hilmar Elementary reported 23 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 20.3:1. The school's 20.3:1 compares with an average of 22.3:1 for elementary schools in California. Roughly 51% of students at Hilmar Elementary can receive free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 81% average for public schools in Merced County is 30 points.
The school is in Merced County, where the median household earns about $65,510 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 15% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 16%. Across Merced County, 117 public schools serve about 59,456 students.
Hilmar Elementary's nearest public school is Elim Elementary (about 0.2 miles). The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
The school's locale code, Rural: Fringe, means it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
The discussion board for Hilmar Elementary is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Merced County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
290,201
Census ACS
Median income
$65,510
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
117
59,456 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hilmar Unified
- Hilmar HighHigh · 696 students
- Hilmar MiddleMiddle · 542 students
- Elim ElementaryElementary · 437 students
- Merquin ElementaryElementary · 126 students
- Irwin High (Continuation)High · 16 students
- Colony Basic Skills Alternative HighHigh
Other schools in Hilmar
- Hilmar HighHigh · 696 students
- Hilmar MiddleMiddle · 542 students
- Elim ElementaryElementary · 437 students
- Irwin High (Continuation)High · 16 students
- Colony Basic Skills Alternative HighHigh
Nearby schools
- Elim Elementary0.2 mi · 437
- Hilmar Middle0.3 mi · 542
- Irwin High (Continuation)0.3 mi · 16
- Hilmar High0.3 mi · 696
- Delhi Middle4.0 mi · 367
- Delhi High4.0 mi · 710
Frequently asked questions
About Hilmar ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Hilmar Elementary?
Hilmar Elementary enrolls approximately 467 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does Hilmar Elementary serve?
Hilmar Elementary serves grades KG-02.
How many teachers does Hilmar Elementary have?
Hilmar Elementary employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Hilmar Elementary?
Student demographics at Hilmar Elementary are roughly 51% White, 46% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Hilmar Elementary in?
Hilmar Elementary is part of Hilmar Unified.
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