Enrollment
952
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskogee, OK
Hilldale Lower Es
Federal NCES profile for Hilldale Lower Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 401452000682
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilldale Lower Es earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Muskogee · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 952
- students enrolled
Hilldale Lower Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilldale Lower Es ranks #2 of 5 schools in Muskogee, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilldale Lower Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilldale Lower Es
Hilldale Lower Es is a large combined-grade school in Muskogee, Oklahoma, enrolling 952 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 95% of state schools at 952 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (25%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hilldale spends $8,688 per pupil, 31% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Muskogee's public schools, it stands alongside 8th and 9th Grade Academy (595 students): Hilldale Lower Es is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 16.5:1).
Hilldale also operates Hilldale Hs (626 students) and Hilldale Ms (430 students) alongside Hilldale Lower Es.
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 Hilldale Lower Es compares
Hilldale Lower Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$8,688
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 37.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.2%
Two or More 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Hilldale Lower Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hilldale, which includes Hilldale Lower Es.
$8,688
Per student
-31%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 56.3%
Federal 18.8%
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 Hilldale Lower Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilldale Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilldale Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilldale Lower Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Muskogee
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
8th and 9th Grade Academy
Standard public school
595 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Pershing Es
Standard public school
324 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Muskogee Ec Ctr
Standard public school
290 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Oklahoma Schl for the Blind Es
Special-education school
14 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~952 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hilldale Lower Es
How many students attend Hilldale Lower Es?
Hilldale Lower Es has 952 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskogee, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilldale Lower Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilldale Lower Es is 16.7:1, which is 4% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilldale Lower Es?
The largest demographic group at Hilldale Lower Es is White at 37.0% of enrollment, in Muskogee, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilldale Lower Es?
Hilldale Lower Es has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Hilldale Lower Es rank among schools in Muskogee?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilldale Lower Es ranks #2 of 5 schools in Muskogee, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskogee on the city page.
Is Hilldale Lower Es a good school?
Hilldale Lower Es earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma. 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 Hilldale?
Besides Hilldale Lower Es, Hilldale also operates Hilldale Hs (626 students) and Hilldale Ms (430 students). See the Hilldale district page for the complete list.
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