- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsboro, KY
Hillsboro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210192000401
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 224
- students enrolled
Hillsboro Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fleming County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210192000401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Hillsboro Elementary School grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+40.5%).
Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 210192000401 · Hillsboro, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 24.9:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Fleming County High School (671 students)
Hillsboro Elementary School grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+40.5%). Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fleming County
Fleming County High School
671 students
- Flemingsburg E
Flemingsburg Elementary School
577 students
- Ewing Elementa
Ewing Elementary School
369 students
- Simons Middle
Simons Middle School
342 students
- This school 224
Hillsboro Elementary School
224 students
- E P Ward Eleme 180
E P Ward Elementary School
180 students
What this shows Hillsboro Elementary School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro Elementary School compares
Hillsboro Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 64% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 97% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,522
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Hillsboro Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fleming County reports $13,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsboro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flemingsburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ewing Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simons Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E P Ward Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Elementary School
How many students attend Hillsboro Elementary School?
Hillsboro Elementary School has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillsboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elementary School is 24.9:1, which is 64% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsboro Elementary School?
61.4% of students at Hillsboro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro Elementary School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro Elementary School?
Hillsboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Fleming County?
Besides Hillsboro Elementary School, Fleming County also operates Fleming County High School (671 students), Flemingsburg Elementary School (577 students), and Ewing Elementary School (369 students). See the Fleming County district page for the complete list.