HILLSBORO 9

Hillsboro, North Dakota — 3 schools

508
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,816
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

HILLSBORO 9 operates 3 public schools serving 508 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 494 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Traill County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,816 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 29.8% local, 51.6% state, and 18.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $74,796 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #64 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 164.7:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 12.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.6% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Hillsboro Elementary School accounts for 51.4% of all HILLSBORO 9 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means HILLSBORO 9-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

HILLSBORO 9 school enrollment varies 51× across entities

HILLSBORO 9 school enrollment ranges from 5 students (lowest) to 254 students (highest), a spread of 249 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

HILLSBORO 9 student-counselor ratio is 165:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

HILLSBORO 9 chronic absenteeism rate is 12.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.6%
Federal
51.6%
State
29.8%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
64 / 101
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Traill County county, where this district is located.

$686
Studio/mo
$690
1 BR/mo
$873
2 BR/mo
$1,214
3 BR/mo
$1,464
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,796
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in HILLSBORO 9.

White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 2.0%
Other 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

164.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in HILLSBORO 9

School Enrollment
Hillsboro Elementary School
254
Hillsboro High School
235
Spruce Lane Colony School
5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in HILLSBORO 9?

HILLSBORO 9 has 3 schools, including 2 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 508 students.

How much does HILLSBORO 9 spend per student?

HILLSBORO 9 spends $14,816 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #64 in North Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in HILLSBORO 9?

The average teacher salary in HILLSBORO 9 is $74,796 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near HILLSBORO 9?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Traill County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of HILLSBORO 9?

HILLSBORO 9 students are 91.6% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for HILLSBORO 9?

HILLSBORO 9 has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #64 out of 101 districts in North Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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