- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhorn, NE
Hillrise Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillrise Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317011001801
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillrise Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Elkhorn · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillrise Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillrise Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Elkhorn, NE.
School address
District: Elkhorn Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317011001801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Hillrise Elementary School shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 317011001801 · Elkhorn, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 11.9:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students)
Hillrise Elementary School shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Hillrise Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhorn South
Elkhorn South High School
1,434 students
- Elkhorn North
Elkhorn North High School
1,050 students
- Elkhorn High S
Elkhorn High School
769 students
- Elkhorn Valley
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
679 students
- Blue Sage Elem
Blue Sage Elementary
664 students
- This school 321
Hillrise Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Hillrise Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillrise Elementary School compares
Hillrise Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 43% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Hillrise Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhorn Public Schools reports $11,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillrise Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Valley View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Sage Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillrise Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillrise Elementary School
How many students attend Hillrise Elementary School?
Hillrise Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkhorn, NE. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillrise Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillrise Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 24% 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 Hillrise Elementary School?
17.6% of students at Hillrise Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillrise Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillrise Elementary School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Elkhorn, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillrise Elementary School?
Hillrise Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Hillrise Elementary School rank among schools in Elkhorn?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillrise Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Elkhorn, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkhorn on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Besides Hillrise Elementary School, Elkhorn Public Schools also operates Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students), Elkhorn North High School (1,050 students), and Elkhorn High School (769 students). See the Elkhorn Public Schools district page for the complete list.