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Elementary· 43 schools in district

Hillsdale Elementary

6469 Guthrie Way, North Highlands, CA 95660Twin Rivers Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
251
Students
Total enrolled
$20,304
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 42% vs nat'l
20.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 36% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 251 students in grades KG–06 in North Highlands, California.
42% above average funding
District spends $20,304 per pupil, 42% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hillsdale Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in North Highlands, California, serving grades KG–06 with 251 students. The district invests $20,304 per student — 42% above the national average of $14,347, with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Hillsdale Elementary

251
Total Students
20.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
86%
Free Lunch
12
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution145 male · 106 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility86%
National avg 52% · 217 students
Student Composition
23%
54%
10%
Asian7%
White23%
Hispanic / Latino54%
Black6%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 060133205098

Academic Outcomes at Hillsdale Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 35th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 95660

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,304Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,304
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,934
Student Support$3,858
Administration$2,436
Operations$3,046
Other$2,030
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,304 spent per student, an estimated $8,995 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
19%
State government
59.8%
Local (property tax)
19.3%
Federal programs
21.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,304/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 86% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Smythe Academy of Arts and SciencesLas Palmas ElementaryWoodridge ElementaryRegency Park Elementary
+16 more
↓
Middle
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology AcademyFoothill Ranch MiddleNorwood Junior HighWestside Preparatory Charter
↓
High School
Grant Union HighRio Linda HighFoothill HighHighlands High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountySacramento County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTwin Rivers Unified →
Phone: (916)566-1860
NCES ID: 060133205098
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in North Highlands seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Twin Rivers Unified
High
Grant Union High
2,040 students · 09–12
● 41 opp88% FRL
High
Rio Linda High
1,596 students · 09–12
● 64 opp82% FRL
High
Foothill High
1,251 students · 09–12
● 46 opp91% FRL
Elem
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,077 students · KG–08
● 43 opp90% FRL
Elem
Las Palmas Elementary
1,017 students · KG–06
● 42 opp91% FRL
High
Highlands High
744 students · 09–12
● 41 opp90% FRL
Elem
Woodridge Elementary
740 students · KG–06
● 46 opp95% FRL
Elem
Regency Park Elementary
723 students · KG–06
● 64 opp69% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6469 Guthrie Way, North Highlands, CA 95660
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.