Hilltop Drive Elementary

30 Murray St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910

schools.cvesd.org/schools/hilltop/

559 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Hilltop Drive Elementary, located in Chula Vista, California, is part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District and serves as a foundational learning environment for the local community. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic culture that prioritizes student achievement, critical thinking, and the development of well-rounded individuals. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum and the integration of modern educational practices, Hilltop Drive strives to prepare its diverse student body for the demands of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. It provides various programs designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom, promoting values such as responsibility, respect, and collaboration. With a focus on inclusive learning and active communication between teachers, parents, and staff, Hilltop Drive Elementary functions as a neighborhood hub that aims to provide a safe, nurturing, and equitable educational experience for all its students.

559

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilltop Drive Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	464
Black	6
Asian	12
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
464 (83.0%)
White
36 (6.4%)
Two or More
33 (5.9%)
Asian
12 (2.1%)
Black
6 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Chula Vista Elementary
Phone:	(619)422-8323
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/hilltop/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 104

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hilltop Drive Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	77
Grade 6	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hilltop Drive Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	44.2%
Male	312	55.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)