- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsboro, KS
Hillsboro Elem
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200729000960
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro Elem earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 286
- students enrolled
Hillsboro Elem has class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh · Kansas
NCES ID 200729000960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hillsboro Elem held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 200729000960 · Hillsboro, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 15.1:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsboro Middle/High School (310 students)
Hillsboro Elem held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How Hillsboro Elem compares
Hillsboro Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 8% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Kansas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$13,509
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Hillsboro Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh reports $13,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsboro Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro Middle/High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Hillsboro
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Elem
How many students attend Hillsboro Elem?
Hillsboro Elem has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillsboro, KS. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elem is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsboro Elem?
39.3% of students at Hillsboro Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro Elem?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro Elem is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro Elem?
Hillsboro Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh?
Besides Hillsboro Elem, Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh also operates Hillsboro Middle/High School (310 students). See the Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh district page for the complete list.