Enrollment
780
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510371002777
Hillpoint Elementary — Suffolk, VA
Federal NCES profile for Hillpoint Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Suffolk City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.9%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillpoint Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hillpoint Elementary reports 780 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 8% above the Virginia average and 25% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 390 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Suffolk City Public Schools spends $14,809 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.0% from local sources (property taxes), 47.5% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillpoint Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 8% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 75% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 8% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
— 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Virginia — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,809
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 780 Top 75% in Virginia — larger than 25% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.9% +8% vs state
NCES ID 510371002777
Student demographics
African American 61.4%
White 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 61.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 390:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.7%
In-school suspensions 38
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Suffolk City Public Schools, which includes Hillpoint Elementary.
$14,809
Per student
-9%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 47.5%
Federal 12.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
Similar other schools in Suffolk
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Florence Bowser Elementary
Standard public school
926 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Northern Shores Elementary
Standard public school
798 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
764 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 14:1 students per teacher
Elephant'S Fork Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Southwestern Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hillpoint Elementary
How many students attend Hillpoint Elementary?
Hillpoint Elementary has 780 students enrolled. It is a other school in Suffolk, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillpoint Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillpoint Elementary is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillpoint Elementary?
64.9% of students at Hillpoint Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillpoint Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hillpoint Elementary is African American at 61.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Suffolk, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillpoint Elementary?
Hillpoint Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.