Hillsdale Elementary

6469 Guthrie Way
North Highlands, CA 95660

hillsdale.twinriversusd.org/

251 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Hillsdale Elementary, located in North Highlands, California, is a public school serving students in the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student responsibility, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum, Hillsdale aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational endeavors, focusing on core subjects while encouraging social-emotional development.

Beyond standard academics, the school actively promotes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, often working closely with families and local stakeholders to enhance the overall student experience. The staff at Hillsdale utilizes various resources to support individual learning needs, aiming to bridge achievement gaps and cultivate a positive school climate. Through its programs and community focus, the school strives to be a cornerstone for the North Highlands neighborhood, dedicated to shaping well-rounded, lifelong learners.

251

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillsdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	136
Black	14
Asian	18
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
136 (54.2 %)
White
58 (23.1 %)
Two or More
24 (9.6 %)
Asian
18 (7.2 %)
Black
14 (5.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Twin Rivers Unified
Phone:	(916)566-1860
Website:	http://hillsdale.twinriversusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 43