- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hilliard, OH
Beacon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beacon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390470102744
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Hilliard · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Beacon Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Elementary School ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Hilliard, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Beacon Elementary School shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 390470102744 · Hilliard, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 15.6:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students)
Beacon Elementary School shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Beacon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hilliard David
Hilliard Davidson High School
1,847 students
- Hilliard Bradl
Hilliard Bradley High School
1,712 students
- Hilliard Darby
Hilliard Darby High School
1,674 students
- Hilliard Weave
Hilliard Weaver Middle School
917 students
- Hilliard Memor
Hilliard Memorial Middle School
797 students
- This school 451
Beacon Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Beacon Elementary School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beacon Elementary School compares
Beacon Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 1% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Ohio - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Beacon Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hilliard City reports $15,050 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beacon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard Davidson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Bradley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Darby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Weaver Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beacon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Hilliard
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridgewood Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Alton Darby Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Darby Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
526 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Hilliard Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
J W Reason Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beacon Elementary School
How many students attend Beacon Elementary School?
Beacon Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hilliard, OH. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beacon Elementary School?
31.4% of students at Beacon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beacon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beacon Elementary School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Hilliard, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beacon Elementary School?
Beacon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beacon Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hilliard?
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Elementary School ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Hilliard, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hilliard on the city page.
What other schools are in Hilliard City?
Besides Beacon Elementary School, Hilliard City also operates Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students), Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students), and Hilliard Darby High School (1,674 students). See the Hilliard City district page for the complete list.