Hill Creek Elementary

9665 Jeremy St.
Santee, CA 92071

www.santeesd.net

663 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hill Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Santee, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Santee School District. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Hill Creek strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged members of the community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the student experience. The school culture is anchored in a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the local community, ensuring that students receive the resources and guidance necessary for success. With a focus on modern teaching techniques and social-emotional learning, Hill Creek Elementary is committed to nurturing the intellectual and personal development of every child on its campus.

663

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hill Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	188
Black	3
Asian	23
Two or More	81
Pacific Islander	1

White
367 (55.4 %)
Hispanic
188 (28.4 %)
Two or More
81 (12.2 %)
Asian
23 (3.5 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Santee
Phone:	(619)956-5000
Website:	http://www.santeesd.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* 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 99

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 55