- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Hillsboro Primary School grew from 312 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 390441201062 · Hillsboro, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 20.2:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsboro High School (638 students)
Hillsboro Primary School grew from 312 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsboro High
Hillsboro High School
638 students
- Hillsboro Midd
Hillsboro Middle School
472 students
- Hillsboro Earl
Hillsboro Early Childhood Center
456 students
- This school
Hillsboro Primary School
344 students
- Hillsboro Inte
Hillsboro Intermediate School
308 students
What this shows Hillsboro Primary School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro Primary School compares
Hillsboro Primary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Hillsboro City reports $14,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~344 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), up 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.