Enrollment
340
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sylvania, OH
Hill View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hill View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448701745
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill View Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Sylvania · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill View Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill View Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sylvania, OH.
School address
District: Sylvania Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390448701745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hill View Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hill View Elementary School
Hill View Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sylvania, Ohio, enrolling 340 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.1:1, Hill View Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Ohio schools and 28% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 565 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #216.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Sylvania's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Trail Elementary School (667 students): Hill View Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 20.2:1).
Sylvania Schools also operates Sylvania Northview High School (1,283 students) and Sylvania Southview High School (1,139 students) alongside Hill View 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 View Elementary School compares
Hill View 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Ohio - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$12,978
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 74.7%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Hill View Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sylvania Schools, which includes Hill View Elementary School.
$12,978
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 23.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 View Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvania Northview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sylvania Southview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Trail Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill View Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Sylvania
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~340 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hill View Elementary School
How many students attend Hill View Elementary School?
Hill View Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sylvania, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill View Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% 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 Hill View Elementary School?
22.6% of students at Hill View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hill View Elementary School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Sylvania, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill View Elementary School?
Hill View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 View Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sylvania?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill View Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sylvania, 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 Sylvania on the city page.
Is Hill View Elementary School a good school?
Hill View Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio 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 Sylvania Schools?
Besides Hill View Elementary School, Sylvania Schools also operates Sylvania Northview High School (1,283 students), Sylvania Southview High School (1,139 students), and Central Trail Elementary School (667 students). See the Sylvania Schools district page for the complete list.
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