- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hilldale Lower Es held near 991 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.4 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 401452000682 · Muskogee, OK Other · MID · TRAD
952 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hilldale Hs (626 students)
Hilldale Lower Es held near 991 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.4 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Hilldale Lower Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hilldale Lower Es
952 students
- Hilldale Hs
Hilldale Hs
626 students
- Hilldale Ms
Hilldale Ms
430 students
What this shows Hilldale Lower Es reports 952 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilldale Lower Es compares
Hilldale Lower Es held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$8,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
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.
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
District finance for Hilldale reports $8,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~952 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 988 (2022-23) → 991 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.