- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Hillsdale Elementary grew from 690 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 160210001081 · Meridian, ID Other · MID · TRAD
769 enr · 23.3:1 · 5.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (2,463 students)
Hillsdale Elementary grew from 690 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Hillsdale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
2,463 students
- Owyhee High Sc
Owyhee High School
1,884 students
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
1,848 students
- Meridian High
Meridian High School
1,774 students
- Eagle High Sch
Eagle High School
1,765 students
- This school 769
Hillsdale Elementary
769 students
What this shows Hillsdale Elementary reports 769 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsdale Elementary compares
Hillsdale Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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.
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
District finance for Joint School District No. 2 reports $9,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~769 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 690 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), up 55.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.