Enrollment
547
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+101% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsdale Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsdale Elementary School
Hillsdale Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ashland, Ohio, enrolling 547 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Ohio schools and 101% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 547 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 753 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #397.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1094 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Ashland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Taft Intermediate School (460 students): Hillsdale Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (36.5:1 vs 27.1:1).
Hillsdale Local also operates Hillsdale High School (360 students) and Hillsdale Middle School (248 students) alongside Hillsdale Elementary School.
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 School compares
Hillsdale Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,146
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsdale Local, which includes Hillsdale Elementary School.
$16,146
Per student
+10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.0%
State 22.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~547 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hillsdale Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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