- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, IL
Hill Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hill Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170471000161
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill Elem School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #20 of 21
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 511
- students enrolled
Hill Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Elem School ranks #20 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora West Usd 129 · Illinois
NCES ID 170471000161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Hill Elem School shrank from 565 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 170471000161 · Aurora, IL Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: West Aurora High School (3,641 students)
Hill Elem School shrank from 565 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hill Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Aurora Hi
West Aurora High School
3,641 students
- Washington Mid 690
Washington Middle School
690 students
- Herget Middle 594
Herget Middle School
594 students
- Jefferson Midd 577
Jefferson Middle School
577 students
- Freeman Elem S 529
Freeman Elem School
529 students
- This school 511
Hill Elem School
511 students
What this shows Hill Elem School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill Elem School compares
Hill Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
23
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.4%
African American 8.0%
White 4.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Hill Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Aurora West Usd 129 reports $16,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Aurora High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herget Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeman Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Aurora
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Olney C Allen Elem School
Standard public school
712 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
C M Bardwell Elem School
Standard public school
679 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Children Preschool
Standard public school
643 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Nicholas a Hermes Elem School
Standard public school
607 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Freeman Elem School
Standard public school
529 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Greenman Elem School
Standard public school
528 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hill Elem School
How many students attend Hill Elem School?
Hill Elem School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, IL. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill Elem School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hill Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill Elem School?
Hill Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Hill Elem School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Elem School ranks #20 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora West Usd 129?
Besides Hill Elem School, Aurora West Usd 129 also operates West Aurora High School (3,641 students), Washington Middle School (690 students), and Herget Middle School (594 students). See the Aurora West Usd 129 district page for the complete list.