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Enrollment
602
Elementary
DISTRICT 646 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOLLISTER·NCES 061734002182
Sunnyslope Elementary
1475 Memorial Dr., Hollister, CA 95023 · (831) 636-4420 · San Benito County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL602 STUDENTS
B
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Scored higher than 56% of California public elementary schools
- B-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.
- A+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
22.3:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.2:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
426 students
DISTRICT 64% · 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 | 153 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 76 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 82 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 103 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 99 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 89 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (153) is 72% larger than its 5th grade class (89).
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 32% · 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
50.7%
CA avg 49.1% . +18.7pp since 2014
Math
41.1%
CA avg 37.7% . +22.1pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 51 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 41 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 19 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 22 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 22.3% | 28.4% | 17.3% | 32.0% |
| Math | 16.8% | 24.3% | 25.0% | 33.9% |
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 | 50.7% | 41.1% |
| 2023-24 | 40.1% | 29.1% |
| 2022-23 | 32.3% | 26.5% |
| 2021-22 | 31.6% | 26.4% |
| 2018-19 | 42.1% | 37.3% |
| 2017-18 | 42.1% | 34.5% |
| 2016-17 | 38.7% | 29.5% |
| 2015-16 | 40.0% | 26.0% |
| 2014-15 | 32.0% | 19.0% |
% 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
38.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
38.1%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 38% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 38% 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 Sunnyslope Elementary
Sunnyslope Elementary's state test result (38.2% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyslope Elementary this school | 602 | 70.8% | 38.2% |
| Hilltop Drive Elementary Chula Vista | 559 | 69.2% | 42.6% |
| Pacific Drive Elementary Fullerton | 607 | 70.7% | 30.3% |
| Ladera Palma Elementary La Habra | 583 | 70.3% | 45.4% |
| Tierra Vista Elementary Oxnard | 560 | 71.4% | 23.9% |
| James Monroe Elementary Fountain Valley | 555 | 69.2% | 47.9% |
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 Sunnyslope Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Benito County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 38.2% | #2,648 of 5,151 | #3 of 10 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 41.1% | #2,218 of 5,172 ▲ 959 | #2 of 10 ▲ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 50.7% | #1,971 of 5,172 ▲ 748 | #2 of 10 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +16.9pp | #118 of 5,116 | #1 of 10 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 602 | #1,382 of 5,915 | #5 of 17 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.3:1 | #2,433 of 5,352 | #2 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.8% | #4,092 of 5,354 | #7 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 70.8% | #2,908 of 5,625 | #3 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.2% | #813 of 1,139 | #6 of 8 |
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
602
+39 (+7%) vs 2020
-31% since 1990-91, when it was 871
Student : Teacher
22.3:1
was 24.5:1
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 | 602 | 27 | 22.3:1 | 71% (426) |
| 2023-24 | 640 | 24.1 | 26.6:1 | 64% (412) |
| 2022-23 | 640 | 28 | 22.9:1 | 58% (371) |
| 2020-21 | 563 | 23 | 24.5:1 | 72% (404) |
| 2017-18 | 578 | 25.2 | 23.0:1 | 74% (426) |
| 2015-16 | 673 | 29 | 23.2:1 | 68% (455) |
| 2010-11 | 683 | N/A | N/A | 75% (511) |
| 2000-01 | 823 | 40 | 20.6:1 | 36% (300) |
| 1990-91 | 871 | 38 | 22.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sunnyslope Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (578 to 602); teachers up 7% (25.2 to 27).
About Sunnyslope Elementary
Located in Hollister, California, Sunnyslope Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school. A federal count lists 602 students at the school, in kindergarten through 5. An average school in this group (elementary schools in California) has about 465 students.
Sunnyslope Elementary falls under Hollister, which has 10 schools enrolling 5,908 students.
At Sunnyslope Elementary, Hispanic students make up 85% of the student body. The school is also 6% White, 3% multiracial, and 3% Asian. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 62%. Sunnyslope Elementary has a diversity index of 27%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Sunnyslope Elementary's 27 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 22.3:1. Elementary schools in California average about 22.3:1, a similar figure. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 71%. The 60% average for public schools in San Benito County is 11 points lower.
allk12 grades Sunnyslope Elementary a B. The grade compares the school only with California public elementary schools, because each state gives its own test.
On BeatsExpectations, Sunnyslope Elementary is within a point of its prediction, a result in the middle 80% of California schools.
According to the American Community Survey, in San Benito County, median household income is about $114,394, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 28 public schools operate in San Benito County, serving about 11,633 students.
The shortest distance from Sunnyslope Elementary to another public school is about 0.8 miles, to Rancho San Justo. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools. Of the 8 nearby schools with scores, including this one, Sunnyslope Elementary is 1st on average proficiency.
NCES assigns Sunnyslope Elementary the locale Town: Distant, meaning in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
The student count in 2024-25 was 602, 7% above the 563 of 2020-21. The school's ratio fell from 24.5:1 to 22.3:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
San Benito County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
67,290
Census ACS
Median income
$114,394
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
11,633 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hollister
- Hollister Dual Language AcademyElementary · 858 students
- Ladd Lane ElementaryElementary · 767 students
- Rancho SantanaElementary · 678 students
- Rancho San JustoMiddle · 653 students
- Cerra Vista ElementaryElementary · 602 students
- Maze MiddleMiddle · 580 students
Other schools in Hollister
- Hollister HighHigh · 3,316 students
- Hollister Dual Language AcademyElementary · 858 students
- Ladd Lane ElementaryElementary · 767 students
- Spring Grove ElementaryElementary · 762 students
- Rancho SantanaElementary · 678 students
- Rancho San JustoMiddle · 653 students
Other Sunnyslope Elementary schools
6 other US public schools in 4 states are named Sunnyslope Elementary. Sunnyslope Elementary is the 3rd largest of the 7.
- Sunnyslope ElementaryJurupa Valley, CA · 819 students
- Sunnyslope ElementarySan Diego, CA · 324 students
- Sunnyslope Elementary SchoolPHOENIX, AZ · 684 students
- Sunnyslope Elementary SchoolPORT ORCHARD, WA · 503 students
- Sunnyslope Elementary SchoolWENATCHEE, WA · 292 students
Nearby schools
- Rancho San Justo0.8 mi · 653
- Ladd Lane Elementary0.9 mi · 767
- Maze Middle0.9 mi · 580
- Cerra Vista Elementary0.9 mi · 602
- Hollister Dual Language Academy1.1 mi · 858
- Hollister High1.2 mi · 3,316
Frequently asked questions
About Sunnyslope ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Sunnyslope Elementary?
Sunnyslope Elementary enrolls approximately 602 students in grades KG-05.
Is Sunnyslope Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Sunnyslope Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Sunnyslope Elementary have?
Sunnyslope Elementary employs 27 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Sunnyslope Elementary?
Student demographics at Sunnyslope Elementary are roughly 6% White, 85% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Sunnyslope Elementary public or private?
Sunnyslope Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Hollister.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.