- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsborough, NC
Hillsborough Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillsborough Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370348001932
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsborough Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsborough Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsborough Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Hillsborough, NC.
School address
District: Orange County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370348001932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hillsborough Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 370348001932 · Hillsborough, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 13.6:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High (1,161 students)
Hillsborough Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hillsborough Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High
Orange High
1,161 students
- Cedar Ridge Hi
Cedar Ridge High
1,148 students
- A L Stanback M
A L Stanback Middle
648 students
- Efland Cheeks
Efland Cheeks Elementary
532 students
- New Hope Eleme
New Hope Elementary
528 students
- This school 435
Hillsborough Elementary
435 students
What this shows Hillsborough Elementary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsborough Elementary compares
Hillsborough Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 76% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,399
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 6.4%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Hillsborough Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange County Schools reports $14,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsborough Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A L Stanback Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Efland Cheeks Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Hope Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsborough Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Hillsborough
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eno River Academy
Standard public school
828 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
River Park Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Grady Brown Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Pathways Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
261 students 10:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough Elementary
How many students attend Hillsborough Elementary?
Hillsborough Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillsborough, NC. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Hillsborough Elementary?
16.0% of students at Hillsborough Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsborough Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hillsborough Elementary is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsborough Elementary?
Hillsborough Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Hillsborough Elementary rank among schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsborough Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Hillsborough, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hillsborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange County Schools?
Besides Hillsborough Elementary, Orange County Schools also operates Orange High (1,161 students), Cedar Ridge High (1,148 students), and A L Stanback Middle (648 students). See the Orange County Schools district page for the complete list.