- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsboro, TX
Hillsboro El
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482328014278
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsboro El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro El ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hillsboro, TX.
School address
District: Hillsboro Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482328014278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Hillsboro El shrank from 704 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE held 41.2 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 482328014278 · Hillsboro, TX Other · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 15.8:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsboro H S (616 students)
Hillsboro El shrank from 704 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE held 41.2 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hillsboro El
649 students
- Hillsboro H S
Hillsboro H S
616 students
- Hillsboro Int
Hillsboro Int
428 students
- Hillsboro J H
Hillsboro J H
290 students
- Hill Co J J a 1
Hill Co J J a E P
1 students
What this shows Hillsboro El reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro El compares
Hillsboro El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 649 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 65.3%
White 18.3%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Hillsboro El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsboro Isd reports $13,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsboro El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro El
How many students attend Hillsboro El?
Hillsboro El has 649 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillsboro, TX. CCD year-over-year: 704 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsboro El?
70.0% of students at Hillsboro El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro El?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro El is Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro El?
Hillsboro El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Hillsboro El rank among public schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro El ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hillsboro, TX. 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.
What other schools are in Hillsboro Isd?
Besides Hillsboro El, Hillsboro Isd also operates Hillsboro H S (616 students), Hillsboro Int (428 students), and Hillsboro J H (290 students). See the Hillsboro Isd district page for the complete list.