- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ogden, UT
Hillcrest School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490072001282
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #17 of 25
- schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest School ranks #17 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT.
School address
District: Ogden City District · Utah
NCES ID 490072001282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
336 on latest CCD 490072001282 · Ogden, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 21:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben Lomond High (1,180 students)
Resource Investment Index #17 of 25 schools in Ogden. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ben Lomond Hig
Ben Lomond High
1,180 students
- Ogden High
Ogden High
1,127 students
- Mount Ogden Ju
Mount Ogden Junior High
803 students
- East Ridge Ele
East Ridge Elementary School
714 students
- New Bridge Sch
New Bridge School
665 students
- This school 336
Hillcrest School
336 students
What this shows Hillcrest School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest School compares
Hillcrest School vs Utah and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 141% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 141% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Utah - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
65.8%
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
$12,734
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Ogden City District reports $12,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lomond High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ogden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Ogden Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Bridge School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar other schools in Ogden
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest School
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ogden, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 34% higher 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 Hillcrest School?
67.6% of students at Hillcrest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Hillcrest School rank among schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest School ranks #17 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ogden on the city page.
What other schools are in Ogden City District?
Besides Hillcrest School, Ogden City District also operates Ben Lomond High (1,180 students), Ogden High (1,127 students), and Mount Ogden Junior High (803 students). See the Ogden City District district page for the complete list.