- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, TN
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470453001808
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 482
- students enrolled
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Franklin, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453001808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School grew from 477 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 470453001808 · Franklin, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (2,091 students)
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School grew from 477 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High School
2,091 students
- Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High School
1,975 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,729 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,609 students
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
1,588 students
- This school 482
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School
482 students
What this shows Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School compares
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamson County reports $11,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ravenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Trinity Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 16:1 students per teacher
Pearre Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Winstead Elementary School
Standard public school
567 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Walnut Grove Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oak View Elem School
Standard public school
517 students 14:1 students per teacher
Moore Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School
How many students attend Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School?
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, TN. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Franklin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School?
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Franklin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamson County?
Besides Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School, Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students), Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), and Franklin High School (1,729 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.