- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hilliard, OH
Brown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390470102746
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #9 of 13
- elementary schools in Hilliard · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Elementary School ranks #9 of 13 elementary schools in Hilliard, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Brown Elementary School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 390470102746 · Hilliard, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 15.4:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students)
Brown Elementary School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Brown 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 448
Brown Elementary School
448 students
What this shows Brown Elementary School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown Elementary School compares
Brown 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 | 14.8% | ▼ 53% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 40% | - | - |
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.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
15.4:1
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
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Brown 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 Brown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard Davidson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Bradley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Darby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Weaver Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown Elementary School
How many students attend Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hilliard, OH. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown 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 Brown Elementary School?
14.8% of students at Brown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brown Elementary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Hilliard, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Brown Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hilliard?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Elementary School ranks #9 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 Brown 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.