- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, OH
Hillsdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390458202351
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsdale Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 36.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsdale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsdale Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Ashland, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+203 students YoY
Hillsdale Elementary School grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+65.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+203 students YoY 390458202351 · Ashland, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 36.5:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsdale High School (360 students)
Hillsdale Elementary School grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+65.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hillsdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hillsdale Elementary School
547 students
- Hillsdale High
Hillsdale High School
360 students
- Hillsdale Midd
Hillsdale Middle School
248 students
What this shows Hillsdale Elementary School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsdale Elementary School compares
Hillsdale Elementary 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 | 36.5:1 | ▲ 101% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
36.5:1
students per teacher
- 101% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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 95.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Hillsdale Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsdale Local reports $17,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsdale Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Ashland
3 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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsdale Elementary School
How many students attend Hillsdale Elementary School?
Hillsdale Elementary School has 547 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), up 203.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale Elementary School is 36.5:1, which is 101% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 132% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsdale Elementary School?
22.6% of students at Hillsdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsdale Elementary School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Ashland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsdale Elementary School?
Hillsdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Hillsdale Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsdale Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Ashland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsdale Local?
Besides Hillsdale Elementary School, Hillsdale Local also operates Hillsdale High School (360 students) and Hillsdale Middle School (248 students). See the Hillsdale Local district page for the complete list.