Enrollment
344
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsboro, OH
Hillsboro Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390441201062
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro Primary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsboro Primary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Primary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hillsboro, OH.
School address
District: Hillsboro City · Ohio
NCES ID 390441201062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+170% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsboro Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsboro Primary School
Hillsboro Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hillsboro, Ohio, enrolling 344 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 85.3% of students qualify for free meals, 170% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 344 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1042 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hillsboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillsboro Intermediate School (308 students): Hillsboro Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 16.2:1).
Hillsboro City also operates Hillsboro High School (638 students) and Hillsboro Middle School (472 students) alongside Hillsboro Primary School.
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 Primary School compares
Hillsboro Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 170% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 170% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$14,623
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 87.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Hillsboro Primary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro City, which includes Hillsboro Primary School.
$14,623
Per student
0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 45.3%
Federal 19.4%
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Early Childhood Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Hillsboro
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~344 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Primary School
How many students attend Hillsboro Primary School?
Hillsboro Primary School has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsboro, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Primary School is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsboro Primary School?
85.3% of students at Hillsboro Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro Primary School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro Primary School?
Hillsboro Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Primary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hillsboro, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
Is Hillsboro Primary School a good school?
Hillsboro Primary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio 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 City?
Besides Hillsboro Primary School, Hillsboro City also operates Hillsboro High School (638 students), Hillsboro Middle School (472 students), and Hillsboro Early Childhood Center (456 students). See the Hillsboro City district page for the complete list.
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