- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garland, TX
Hillside Acad for Excel
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Acad for Excel, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482034002029
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Acad for Excel earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 12
- elementary schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Acad for Excel has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Acad for Excel ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Hillside Acad for Excel held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 482034002029 · Garland, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 14.9:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Hillside Acad for Excel held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hillside Acad for Excel in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 446
Hillside Acad for Excel
446 students
What this shows Hillside Acad for Excel reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside Acad for Excel compares
Hillside Acad for Excel held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
Asian 18.2%
African American 13.5%
White 12.1%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Hillside Acad for Excel is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillside Acad for Excel Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillside Acad for Excel's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Acad for Excel
How many students attend Hillside Acad for Excel?
Hillside Acad for Excel has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Acad for Excel?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Acad for Excel is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside Acad for Excel?
45.9% of students at Hillside Acad for Excel are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Acad for Excel?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Acad for Excel is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Acad for Excel?
Hillside Acad for Excel has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hillside Acad for Excel rank among elementary schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Acad for Excel ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Hillside Acad for Excel, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.