- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsboro, MO
Hillsboro Primary
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291443002598
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro Primary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsboro Primary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Primary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Hillsboro, MO.
School address
District: Hillsboro R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291443002598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Hillsboro Primary held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 291443002598 · Hillsboro, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 8.6:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsboro High (1,050 students)
Hillsboro Primary held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsboro High
Hillsboro High
1,050 students
- Hillsboro Midd
Hillsboro Middle Elem.
682 students
- Hillsboro Jr.
Hillsboro Jr. High
492 students
- Hillsboro Elem
Hillsboro Elem.
459 students
- This school
Hillsboro Primary
429 students
- Juvenile Deten 5
Juvenile Detention Ctr.
5 students
What this shows Hillsboro Primary reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro Primary compares
Hillsboro Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 37% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 11% in Missouri - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Hillsboro Primary 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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Middle Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juvenile Detention Ctr. | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- 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
- 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 (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Primary
How many students attend Hillsboro Primary?
Hillsboro Primary has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsboro, MO. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Primary is 8.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsboro Primary?
29.1% of students at Hillsboro Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro Primary?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro Primary is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro Primary?
Hillsboro Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Primary rank among elementary schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Primary ranks #3 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 Primary, Hillsboro R-Iii also operates Hillsboro High (1,050 students), Hillsboro Middle Elem. (682 students), and Hillsboro Jr. High (492 students). See the Hillsboro R-Iii district page for the complete list.