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What's the biggest difference between Rolling Hills Elementary and what you expected?
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Enrollment
490
Elementary
DISTRICT 607 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POWAY UNIFIED·NCES 063153004894
Rolling Hills Elementary
15255 Penasquitos Dr., San Diego, CA 92129 · (858) 672-3400 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL490 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 89% of California public elementary schools
- A+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
20.1:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.1:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
13%
64 students
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 65%
Community
6
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 | 121 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 69 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 68 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 77 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 80 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 75 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (121) is 61% larger than its 5th grade class (75).
Student demographics
73%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 72% · 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
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
78.7%
CA avg 49.1% . +16.7pp since 2014
Math
77.3%
CA avg 37.7% . +12.3pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 79 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 77 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 17 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 12 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 59.1% | 19.6% | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Math | 56.9% | 20.4% | 14.2% | 8.4% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 78.7% | 77.3% |
| 2023-24 | 81.3% | 80.0% |
| 2022-23 | 82.5% | 81.1% |
| 2021-22 | 77.3% | 76.4% |
| 2018-19 | 84.1% | 83.5% |
| 2017-18 | 82.8% | 74.7% |
| 2016-17 | 73.7% | 75.8% |
| 2015-16 | 76.0% | 69.0% |
| 2014-15 | 62.0% | 65.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
79.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
71.9%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+7.6pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 80% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 72% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Rolling Hills Elementary
Rolling Hills Elementary's state test result (79.5% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills Elementary this school | 490 | 13.1% | 79.5% |
| Seaside Elementary Torrance | 548 | 17.7% | 72.5% |
| Madera Elementary El Cerrito | 457 | 12.9% | 74.2% |
| Oak Meadow Elementary El Dorado Hills | 412 | 15.5% | 70.9% |
| Buena Vista Elementary Walnut Creek | 495 | 18.2% | 72.0% |
| Nohl Canyon Elementary Anaheim | 524 | 20.0% | 79.4% |
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 Rolling Hills Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 79.5% | #247 of 5,151 | #31 of 392 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 77.3% | #329 of 5,172 ▼ 103 | #41 of 393 ▼ 15 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 78.7% | #330 of 5,172 ▼ 135 | #39 of 393 ▼ 15 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +1.2pp | #2,945 of 5,116 | #205 of 387 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 490 | #2,561 of 5,915 | #193 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.1:1 | #993 of 5,352 | #53 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 72.7% | #326 of 5,354 | #27 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 13.1% | #5,392 of 5,625 | #415 of 442 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.9% | #523 of 1,139 | #40 of 97 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
490
+71 (+17%) vs 2020
-26% since 1990-91, when it was 666
Student : Teacher
20.1:1
was 20.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 490 | 24.4 | 20.1:1 | 13% (64) |
| 2023-24 | 496 | 22.9 | 21.7:1 | 15% (74) |
| 2022-23 | 467 | 19.7 | 23.7:1 | 13% (63) |
| 2020-21 | 419 | 20 | 20.9:1 | 16% (65) |
| 2017-18 | 446 | 18.2 | 24.5:1 | 19% (84) |
| 2015-16 | 428 | 17 | 25.2:1 | 17% (74) |
| 2010-11 | 384 | N/A | N/A | 22% (83) |
| 2000-01 | 572 | 28 | 20.4:1 | 16% (93) |
| 1990-91 | 666 | 29 | 23.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rolling Hills Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 10% (446 to 490); teachers up 34% (18.2 to 24.4).
About Rolling Hills Elementary
Rolling Hills Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Poway Unified, located in San Diego, California. Federal data show 490 students enrolled in kindergarten through 5 in 2024-25.
Poway Unified is the local district for Rolling Hills Elementary. It runs 39 schools with 34,259 students.
The largest racial or ethnic group at Rolling Hills Elementary is White, with 38% of students. The remaining shares are 25% Asian, 21% Hispanic, and 15% multiracial. San Diego County as a whole is about 48% White, so the school's share is lower. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Rolling Hills Elementary scores 73%.
Staffing at Rolling Hills Elementary comes to 24.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 20.1:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in California is 22.3:1. Rolling Hills Elementary counts 13% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in San Diego County averages 54%, higher than here.
Among California public elementary schools, Rolling Hills Elementary outscored 89%, which works out to an A on the allk12 Grade.
The model predicts 71.9% for a school in California with Rolling Hills Elementary's free or reduced-price lunch share. Rolling Hills Elementary posts 79.5%.
Looking at the county, San Diego County, median household income comes to about $106,268, about 43% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. The county has 766 public schools and about 467,437 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Turtleback Elementary, is about 1.0 miles. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8. Ranked by average proficiency, Rolling Hills Elementary places 1st out of 9 schools in its immediate area.
The school's locale code, City: Large, means it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school's student count increased 17% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years.
Anyone can start a thread about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Rolling Hills Elementary. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Poway Unified
- Del Norte HighHigh · 2,557 students
- Rancho Bernardo HighHigh · 2,210 students
- Westview HighHigh · 2,116 students
- Poway HighHigh · 2,101 students
- Mt. Carmel HighHigh · 1,800 students
- Oak Valley MiddleMiddle · 1,503 students
Other schools in San Diego
- Del Norte HighHigh · 2,557 students
- Torrey Pines HighHigh · 2,536 students
- Henry HighHigh · 2,485 students
- Rancho Bernardo HighHigh · 2,210 students
- Mira Mesa HighHigh · 2,187 students
- Canyon Crest AcademyHigh · 2,147 students
Other Rolling Hills Elementary schools
10 other US public schools in 7 states are named Rolling Hills Elementary. Rolling Hills Elementary is the 6th largest of the 11.
- Rolling Hills ElementaryFullerton, CA · 554 students
- Rolling Hills ElementaryFairfield, CA · 526 students
- Rolling Hills Elementary SchoolFORT WORTH, TX · 527 students
- ROLLING HILLS ELEMENTARYORLANDO, FL · 515 students
- Rolling Hills Elementary SchoolAURORA, CO · 499 students
Nearby schools
- Turtleback Elementary1.0 mi · 458
- Oak Valley Middle1.2 mi · 1,503
- Highland Ranch Elementary1.3 mi · 661
- Los Penasquitos Elementary1.4 mi · 634
- Rancho Bernardo High1.6 mi · 2,210
- Bernardo Heights Middle1.6 mi · 1,487
Frequently asked questions
About Rolling Hills ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Rolling Hills Elementary?
Rolling Hills Elementary enrolls approximately 490 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Rolling Hills Elementary serve?
Rolling Hills Elementary serves grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Rolling Hills Elementary have?
Rolling Hills Elementary employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Rolling Hills Elementary?
Student demographics at Rolling Hills Elementary are roughly 38% White, 21% Hispanic, 1% Black, 25% Asian, 15% Two or more.
What district is Rolling Hills Elementary in?
Rolling Hills Elementary is part of Poway Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.