Enrollment
769
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meridian, ID
Hillsdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillsdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160210001081
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsdale Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Idaho schools.
- #19 of 23
- schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 5.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsdale Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsdale Elementary ranks #19 of 23 schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210001081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsdale Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsdale Elementary
Hillsdale Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Meridian, Idaho, enrolling 769 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Idaho schools and 36% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.5% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Idaho average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 90% of state schools at 769 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 71 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #59, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 754 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Joint School District No. 2 spends $8,438 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students) and Owyhee High School (1,884 students) alongside Hillsdale Elementary.
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 Hillsdale Elementary compares
Hillsdale Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.5% | ▼ 81% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 769 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
769
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Idaho - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 754 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 3.8%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Hillsdale Elementary is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joint School District No. 2, which includes Hillsdale Elementary.
$8,438
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 63.9%
Federal 14.1%
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 Hillsdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsdale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~769 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hillsdale Elementary
How many students attend Hillsdale Elementary?
Hillsdale Elementary has 769 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meridian, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 36% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsdale Elementary?
5.5% of students at Hillsdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hillsdale Elementary is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsdale Elementary?
Hillsdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillsdale Elementary rank among schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsdale Elementary ranks #19 of 23 schools in Meridian, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Meridian on the city page.
Is Hillsdale Elementary a good school?
Hillsdale Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Idaho 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 Joint School District No. 2?
Besides Hillsdale Elementary, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students), Owyhee High School (1,884 students), and Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students). See the Joint School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.
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