Enrollment
412
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Attleboro, MA
Hill-Roberts Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hill-Roberts Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250219000089
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill-Roberts Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Attleboro · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 412
- students enrolled
Hill-Roberts Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill-Roberts Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Attleboro, MA.
School address
District: Attleboro · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250219000089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hill-Roberts Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hill-Roberts Elementary School
Hill-Roberts Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Attleboro, Massachusetts, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Attleboro spends $16,704 per pupil, 26% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Attleboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cyril K. Brennan Middle School (599 students): Hill-Roberts Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 14.3:1).
Attleboro also operates Attleboro High (2,030 students) and Cyril K. Brennan Middle School (599 students) alongside Hill-Roberts 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 Hill-Roberts Elementary School compares
Hill-Roberts Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$16,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
African American 8.3%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Hill-Roberts Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Attleboro, which includes Hill-Roberts Elementary School.
$16,704
Per student
-26%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 46.4%
Federal 5.5%
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 Hill-Roberts Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attleboro High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyril K. Brennan Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wamsutta Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert J. Coelho Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hyman Fine Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill-Roberts Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Attleboro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School
Standard public school
599 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Wamsutta Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 16:1 students per teacher
Robert J. Coelho Middle School
Standard public school
574 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Hyman Fine Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Peter Thacher Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Thomas Willett Elementary School
Standard public school
373 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hill-Roberts Elementary School
How many students attend Hill-Roberts Elementary School?
Hill-Roberts Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Attleboro, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill-Roberts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill-Roberts Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill-Roberts Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hill-Roberts Elementary School is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Attleboro, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill-Roberts Elementary School?
Hill-Roberts Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hill-Roberts Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Attleboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill-Roberts Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Attleboro, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Attleboro on the city page.
Is Hill-Roberts Elementary School a good school?
Hill-Roberts Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. 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 Attleboro?
Besides Hill-Roberts Elementary School, Attleboro also operates Attleboro High (2,030 students), Cyril K. Brennan Middle School (599 students), and Wamsutta Middle School (593 students). See the Attleboro district page for the complete list.
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