- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsboro, OH
Bright Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bright Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390476103639
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bright Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bright Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bright Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Hillsboro, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Bright Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 390476103639 · Hillsboro, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 15.4:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteoak High School (174 students)
Bright Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bright Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bright Elementary School
432 students
- Whiteoak High
Whiteoak High School
174 students
- Whiteoak Junio 113
Whiteoak Junior High School
113 students
What this shows Bright Elementary School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bright Elementary School compares
Bright Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▲ 52% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Ohio - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,609
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.4, Bright Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bright Local reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bright Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteoak High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whiteoak Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bright Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Hillsboro
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bright Elementary School
How many students attend Bright Elementary School?
Bright Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillsboro, OH. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bright Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bright Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% 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 Bright Elementary School?
47.9% of students at Bright Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bright Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bright Elementary School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bright Elementary School?
Bright Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bright Elementary School rank among public schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Bright Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Hillsboro, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Bright Local?
Besides Bright Elementary School, Bright Local also operates Whiteoak High School (174 students) and Whiteoak Junior High School (113 students). See the Bright Local district page for the complete list.