Enrollment
432
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bright Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bright Elementary School
Bright Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hillsboro, Ohio, enrolling 432 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 468 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hillsboro's public schools, it stands alongside Hillsboro Early Childhood Center (456 students): Bright Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 21.7:1).
Bright Local also operates Whiteoak High School (174 students) and Whiteoak Junior High School (113 students) alongside Bright Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bright Elementary School compares
Bright Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bright Local, which includes Bright Elementary School.
$14,558
Per student
-1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 55.3%
Federal 23.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bright Elementary School a good school?
Bright Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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