Enrollment
456
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsboro, OH
Hillsboro Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441204303
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro Early Childhood Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 456
- students enrolled
Hillsboro Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hillsboro, OH.
School address
District: Hillsboro City · Ohio
NCES ID 390441204303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsboro Early Childhood Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsboro Early Childhood Center
Hillsboro Early Childhood Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hillsboro, Ohio, enrolling 456 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1382 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hillsboro's public schools, it stands alongside Bright Elementary School (432 students): Hillsboro Early Childhood Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 vs 15.4:1).
Hillsboro City also operates Hillsboro High School (638 students) and Hillsboro Middle School (472 students) alongside Hillsboro Early Childhood Center.
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 Hillsboro Early Childhood Center compares
Hillsboro Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$14,623
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Hillsboro Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro City, which includes Hillsboro Early Childhood Center.
$14,623
Per student
0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 45.3%
Federal 19.4%
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 Hillsboro Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Hillsboro
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~456 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Hillsboro Early Childhood Center?
Hillsboro Early Childhood Center has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillsboro, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Early Childhood Center is 21.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro Early Childhood Center is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro Early Childhood Center?
Hillsboro Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Hillsboro Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hillsboro, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
Is Hillsboro Early Childhood Center a good school?
Hillsboro Early Childhood Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. 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 Hillsboro City?
Besides Hillsboro Early Childhood Center, Hillsboro City also operates Hillsboro High School (638 students), Hillsboro Middle School (472 students), and Hillsboro Primary School (344 students). See the Hillsboro City district page for the complete list.
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