Enrollment
177
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hilbert, WI
Hilbert Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hilbert Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550645000700
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilbert Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hilbert · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilbert Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilbert Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hilbert, WI.
School address
District: Hilbert School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550645000700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilbert Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilbert Elementary
Hilbert Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hilbert, Wisconsin, enrolling 177 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 177 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 275 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Hilbert School District also operates Hilbert High (157 students) and Hilbert Middle (147 students) alongside Hilbert Elementary.
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 Hilbert Elementary compares
Hilbert Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 55% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,524
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Hilbert Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hilbert School District, which includes Hilbert Elementary.
$12,524
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 49.0%
Federal 8.9%
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 Hilbert Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilbert High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilbert Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilbert Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hilbert Elementary
How many students attend Hilbert Elementary?
Hilbert Elementary has 177 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hilbert, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilbert Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilbert Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Hilbert Elementary?
27.2% of students at Hilbert Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilbert Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hilbert Elementary is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Hilbert, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilbert Elementary?
Hilbert Elementary 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 Hilbert Elementary rank among public schools in Hilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilbert Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hilbert, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hilbert on the city page.
Is Hilbert Elementary a good school?
Hilbert Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin 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 Hilbert School District?
Besides Hilbert Elementary, Hilbert School District also operates Hilbert High (157 students) and Hilbert Middle (147 students). See the Hilbert School District district page for the complete list.
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