Enrollment
682
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsboro Middle Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsboro Middle Elem.
Hillsboro Middle Elem. is a large elementary school in Hillsboro, Missouri, enrolling 682 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Missouri schools and 62% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 682 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 339 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #299, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.1% 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 Jr. High (492 students) alongside Hillsboro Middle 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 Middle Elem. compares
Hillsboro Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,197
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro R-Iii, which includes Hillsboro Middle 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 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
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~682 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hillsboro Middle Elem. a good school?
Hillsboro Middle Elem. earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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