- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsboro, ND
Hillsboro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380957000301
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 254
- students enrolled
Hillsboro Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hillsboro 9 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380957000301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Hillsboro Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 380957000301 · Hillsboro, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 12.1:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsboro High School (235 students)
Hillsboro Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hillsboro Elementary School
254 students
- Hillsboro High
Hillsboro High School
235 students
- Spruce Lane Co 5
Spruce Lane Colony School
5 students
What this shows Hillsboro Elementary School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro Elementary School compares
Hillsboro Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 52% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,293
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
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 254 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 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Hillsboro Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Hillsboro 9 reports $13,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Lane Colony School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Elementary School
How many students attend Hillsboro Elementary School?
Hillsboro Elementary School has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillsboro, ND. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsboro Elementary School?
13.4% of students at Hillsboro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro Elementary School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro Elementary School?
Hillsboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hillsboro 9?
Besides Hillsboro Elementary School, Hillsboro 9 also operates Hillsboro High School (235 students) and Spruce Lane Colony School (5 students). See the Hillsboro 9 district page for the complete list.