Enrollment
459
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsboro, MO
Hillsboro Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291443000673
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro Elem. earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsboro Elem. has class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Elem. ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hillsboro, MO.
School address
District: Hillsboro R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291443000673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsboro Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsboro Elem.
Hillsboro Elem. is a mid-sized elementary school in Hillsboro, Missouri, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 459 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 491 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #144.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hillsboro R-Iii spends $10,197 per pupil, 21% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hillsboro R-Iii also operates Hillsboro High (1,050 students) and Hillsboro Middle Elem. (682 students) alongside Hillsboro Elem..
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 Elem. compares
Hillsboro Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 37% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Missouri - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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 93.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Hillsboro Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro R-Iii, which includes Hillsboro Elem..
$10,197
Per student
-21%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 37.8%
Federal 10.3%
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 Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Middle Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juvenile Detention Ctr. | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 2.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Elem.
How many students attend Hillsboro Elem.?
Hillsboro Elem. has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsboro, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elem. is 14.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsboro Elem.?
29.0% of students at Hillsboro Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro Elem. is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro Elem.?
Hillsboro Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Elem. rank among elementary schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Elem. ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hillsboro, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
Is Hillsboro Elem. a good school?
Hillsboro Elem. earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri 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 R-Iii?
Besides Hillsboro Elem., Hillsboro R-Iii also operates Hillsboro High (1,050 students), Hillsboro Middle Elem. (682 students), and Hillsboro Jr. High (492 students). See the Hillsboro R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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