Rolling Hills Elementary

Summary:

Rolling Hills Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fullerton, California, serving 563 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Fullerton Elementary District, which is ranked 498 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Over the past several years, Rolling Hills Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 1,158 out of 5,614 California elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 2,161 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024. This trend is concerning, as the school's performance on key metrics like chronic absenteeism, test scores, and socioeconomic status lags behind nearby higher-performing schools like Laguna Road Elementary and Acacia Elementary. For example, Rolling Hills Elementary's English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates are consistently lower than the district and state averages, and the school has a significantly higher percentage of students from low-income families compared to its neighbors.

The data suggests that addressing the underlying factors contributing to Rolling Hills Elementary's declining performance, such as high chronic absenteeism and the unique challenges faced by its student population, could be crucial in improving student outcomes and overall school performance. By learning from the successes of higher-performing schools in the area, the school and district can develop targeted interventions to help Rolling Hills Elementary regain its footing and provide a quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1460 East Rolling Hills Dr.
       Fullerton, CA  92835-2008


(714) 447-7795

District: Fullerton Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2161st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,949 Help


Students who attend Rolling Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts
High:    Fullerton Union High

Student/teacher ratio:  27.3 Help
Number of students:  563

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.0%
White:
38.0%
Asian:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rolling Hills Elementary ranks better than 63.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 9th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Fullerton Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43%), White (38%), Asian (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rolling Hills Elementary is 27.3. 10 elementary schools in the Fullerton Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rolling Hills Elementary is $4,949. 13 elementary schools in the Fullerton Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rolling Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rolling Hills Elementary 2161st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Rolling Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fullerton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fullerton Elementary 498th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rolling Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rolling Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.67 1647th 4809 65.8%
2005 69.64 1358th 4822 71.8%
2006 75.92 1103rd 4818 77.1%
2007 72.37 1271st 5113 75.1%
2008 73.56 1255th 5113 75.5%
2009 72.01 1348th 5193 74.0%
2010 73.35 1311th 5314 75.3%
2011 71.72 1414th 5377 73.7%
2012 70.79 1475th 5390 72.6%
2013 64.29 1871st 5530 66.2%
2015 69.67 1514th 5611 73.0%
2016 79.21 1158th 5614 79.4%
2017 71.27 1507th 5692 73.5%
2018 70.68 1539th 5662 72.8%
2019 72.22 1508th 5789 74.0%
2022 62.77 1904th 5883 67.6%
2023 55.17 2276th 5874 61.3%
2024 57.67 2161st 5862 63.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rolling Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.03 201st 339 40.7%
2019 55.67 227th 445 49.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rolling Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.36 1629th 2420 32.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rolling Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.85 2240th 5084 55.9%
2019 61.77 1650th 5173 68.1%
2022 59.09 1732nd 5264 67.1%
2023 50.37 2342nd 5374 56.4%
2024 43.73 2836th 5511 48.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Rolling Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.98 1242nd 5413 77.1%
2019 77.72 1189th 5492 78.4%
2022 67.36 1625th 5635 71.2%
2023 57.14 2081st 5617 63.0%
2024 60.19 1944th 5605 65.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rolling Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.05 1010th 2128 52.5%
2019 66.03 582nd 2585 77.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rolling Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.07 1927th 5431 64.5%
2019 61.39 1894th 5510 65.6%
2022 56.90 2098th 5663 63.0%
2023 52.16 2326th 5650 58.8%
2024 53.34 2291st 5636 59.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rolling Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.29 1431st 4830 70.4%
2019 65.17 1399th 4963 71.8%
2022 55.77 1848th 5084 63.7%
2023 42.63 2711th 5098 46.8%
2024 37.52 3152nd 5102 38.2%
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Rank History for White students at Rolling Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.21 1036th 2737 62.1%
2019 66.63 953rd 2834 66.4%
2022 53.86 1347th 2726 50.6%
2023 46.94 1513th 2662 43.2%
2024 52.76 1332nd 2647 49.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Rolling Hills Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Rolling Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 390 9 32 42 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1989 418 14 46 43 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1990 418 9 60 47 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1991 383 14 64 53 1 n/a n/a 0 515
1992 392 13 51 73 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1993 382 12 67 83 6 n/a n/a 0 550
1994 388 11 58 107 3 n/a n/a 0 567
1995 388 10 60 114 5 n/a n/a 0 577
1996 388 10 60 114 5 n/a n/a 0 577
1997 380 13 53 104 3 n/a n/a 0 553
1998 404 7 63 112 2 n/a n/a 0 588
1999 383 11 75 115 2 n/a n/a 0 586
2000 370 23 69 104 2 n/a n/a 0 568
2001 347 21 75 118 3 n/a n/a 0 564
2002 318 18 82 113 3 n/a n/a 0 534
2003 318 18 82 113 3 n/a n/a 0 534
2004 302 15 88 117 4 n/a n/a 11 537
2005 290 9 92 131 5 n/a n/a 10 537
2006 278 14 93 136 4 n/a n/a 15 540
2007 245 11 100 133 4 n/a n/a 35 528
2008 255 16 82 128 3 n/a n/a 0 484
2009 264 17 86 129 3 2 72 0 573
2010 285 14 74 172 2 3 53 0 603
2011 305 14 81 209 2 1 67 0 679
2012 332 15 77 205 2 0 65 0 696
2013 360 18 66 224 0 0 57 0 725
2014 390 20 74 234 0 0 44 0 762
2015 363 18 81 238 2 1 42 0 745
2016 357 15 72 229 0 1 46 0 720
2017 324 12 74 216 0 1 54 0 681
2018 294 18 78 216 0 2 92 0 700
2019 264 15 60 248 2 0 74 0 663
2020 262 15 58 265 2 0 72 0 674
2021 227 14 71 243 3 0 60 0 618
2022 222 12 62 258 2 0 45 0 601
2023 214 10 53 242 2 0 42 0 563

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rolling Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 18.8 25.1 n/a
1989 521 19.8 26.3 n/a
1990 534 19.8 26.9 n/a
1991 515 20.8 24.7 n/a
1992 529 21.1 25.0 7.8
1993 550 19.8 27.8 10.2
1994 567 20.8 27.3 13.4
1995 577 22.0 26.2 17.7
1996 577 22.0 26.2 17.7
1997 553 23.0 24.0 12.1
1998 588 24.4 24.1 13.9
1999 586 24.6 23.8 17.4
2000 568 22.0 25.8 17.4
2001 564 24.0 23.5 17.7
2002 534 24.0 22.3 15.9
2003 534 24.0 22.3 15.9
2004 537 25.0 21.5 16.3
2005 537 25.0 21.5 20.9
2006 540 24.0 22.5 21.5
2007 528 23.0 23.0 19.7
2008 484 25.0 19.4 21.3
2009 573 23.0 22.0 21.1
2010 603 24.0 25.1 22.1
2011 679 n/a n/a 26.1
2012 696 25.5 27.2 n/a
2013 725 26.6 27.2 24
2014 762 26.0 29.3 26.1
2015 745 26.0 28.6 27.2
2016 720 23.0 31.3 25.4
2017 681 22.1 30.8 23.2
2018 700 23.1 30.3 25.6
2019 663 23.1 28.7 35.1
2020 674 n/a n/a 37.7
2021 618 24.1 25.6 40.8
2022 601 22.6 26.5 47.3
2023 563 20.6 27.3 47.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rolling Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 18.8 25.1 n/a
1989 521 19.8 26.3 n/a
1990 534 19.8 26.9 n/a
1991 515 20.8 24.7 n/a
1992 529 21.1 25.0 7.8
1993 550 19.8 27.8 10.2
1994 567 20.8 27.3 13.4
1995 577 22.0 26.2 17.7
1996 577 22.0 26.2 17.7
1997 553 23.0 24.0 12.1
1998 588 24.4 24.1 13.9
1999 586 24.6 23.8 17.4
2000 568 22.0 25.8 17.4
2001 564 24.0 23.5 17.7
2002 534 24.0 22.3 15.9
2003 534 24.0 22.3 15.9
2004 537 25.0 21.5 16.3
2005 537 25.0 21.5 20.9
2006 540 24.0 22.5 21.5
2007 528 23.0 23.0 19.7
2008 484 25.0 19.4 21.3
2009 573 23.0 22.0 21.1
2010 603 24.0 25.1 22.1
2011 679 n/a n/a 26.1
2012 696 25.5 27.2 n/a
2013 725 26.6 27.2 24
2014 762 26.0 29.3 26.1
2015 745 26.0 28.6 27.2
2016 720 23.0 31.3 25.4
2017 681 22.1 30.8 23.2
2018 700 23.1 30.3 25.6
2019 663 23.1 28.7 35.1
2020 674 n/a n/a 37.7
2021 618 24.1 25.6 40.8
2022 601 22.6 26.5 47.3
2023 563 20.6 27.3 47.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Rolling Hills Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201279.0%21.0%0.0%0.0%79.0%79.0%79.0%79.0%79.0%
201384.0%14.0%0.0%2.0%84.0%84.0%84.0%84.0%84.0%
201493.0%6.0%1.0%0.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
201589.0%4.0%7.0%0.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%
201692.0%5.0%0.0%3.0%95.0%92.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201795.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%97.0%96.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202097.1%0.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%97.1%
202294.3%0.0%1.0%95.2%94.3%95.2%94.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rolling Hills Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $4,949

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rolling Hills Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1508th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2276th of 5874 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rolling Hills Elementary)56.339.5
 16.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fullerton Elementary)53.554.2
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rolling Hills Elementary)56.340.8
 15.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fullerton Elementary)58.155.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rolling Hills Elementary)55.958.1
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fullerton Elementary)57.654.3
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rolling Hills Elementary)56.551.4
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fullerton Elementary)58.154.1
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rolling Hills Elementary)69.344.7
 24.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fullerton Elementary)61.158.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rolling Hills Elementary)57.431.6
 25.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fullerton Elementary)48.846.5
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Rolling Hills Elementary)5325
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Fullerton Elementary)4139.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rolling Hills Elementary)55.649.3
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fullerton Elementary)58.455.9
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rolling Hills Elementary)41.138.6
 2.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fullerton Elementary)51.350.2
 1.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students663563
 15.1%
African American1510
 33.3%
American Indian22
Asian6053
 11.7%
Hispanic248242
 2.4%
Pacific Islander00
White264214
 18.9%
Two or More Races7442
 43.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.1%47.6%
 12.5%


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Students at Rolling Hills Elementary are 43% Hispanic, 38% White, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Rolling Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts
High : Fullerton Union High

In the 2022-23 school year, 563 students attended Rolling Hills Elementary.

Rolling Hills Elementary ranks 2161st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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