- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsboro, MO
Hillsboro Middle Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro Middle Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291443000674
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro Middle Elem. earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsboro Middle Elem. has class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Middle Elem. ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hillsboro, MO.
School address
District: Hillsboro R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291443000674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Hillsboro Middle Elem. shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 291443000674 · Hillsboro, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 20.7:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsboro High (1,050 students)
Hillsboro Middle Elem. shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro Middle Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsboro High
Hillsboro High
1,050 students
- This school
Hillsboro Middle Elem.
682 students
- Hillsboro Jr.
Hillsboro Jr. High
492 students
- Hillsboro Elem
Hillsboro Elem.
459 students
- Hillsboro Prim
Hillsboro Primary
429 students
- Juvenile Deten 5
Juvenile Detention Ctr.
5 students
What this shows Hillsboro Middle Elem. reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro Middle Elem. compares
Hillsboro Middle Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 62% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 98% in Missouri - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Hillsboro Middle Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsboro R-Iii reports $10,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsboro Middle Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juvenile Detention Ctr. | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro Middle Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 2.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~682 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Middle Elem.
How many students attend Hillsboro Middle Elem.?
Hillsboro Middle Elem. has 682 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsboro, MO. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Middle Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Middle Elem. is 20.7:1, which is 62% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsboro Middle Elem.?
26.5% of students at Hillsboro Middle Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro Middle Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro Middle Elem. is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro Middle Elem.?
Hillsboro Middle Elem. 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).
How does Hillsboro Middle Elem. rank among elementary schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Middle Elem. ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Hillsboro R-Iii?
Besides Hillsboro Middle Elem., Hillsboro R-Iii also operates Hillsboro High (1,050 students), Hillsboro Jr. High (492 students), and Hillsboro Elem. (459 students). See the Hillsboro R-Iii district page for the complete list.