Enrollment
425
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berwyn, PA
Hillside El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hillside El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422364001439
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Berwyn · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 4.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Berwyn, PA.
School address
District: Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422364001439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillside El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillside El Sch
Hillside El Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, enrolling 425 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.1% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Berwyn's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tredyffrin-Easttown Ms (1,056 students): Hillside El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 13.9:1).
Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd also operates Conestoga Shs (2,264 students) and Valley Forge Ms (1,186 students) alongside Hillside El Sch.
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 Hillside El Sch compares
Hillside El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.1% | ▼ 93% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$19,181
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 60.0%
Asian 25.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Hillside El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd, which includes Hillside El Sch.
$19,181
Per student
+7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.8%
State 14.9%
Federal 2.3%
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 Hillside El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conestoga Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Forge Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tredyffrin-Easttown Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Forge El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Eagle El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillside El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,186
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Berwyn
1 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 Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hillside El Sch
How many students attend Hillside El Sch?
Hillside El Sch has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berwyn, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside El Sch is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside El Sch?
4.1% of students at Hillside El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hillside El Sch is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Berwyn, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside El Sch?
Hillside El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Hillside El Sch rank among public schools in Berwyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Berwyn, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Berwyn on the city page.
Is Hillside El Sch a good school?
Hillside El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd?
Besides Hillside El Sch, Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd also operates Conestoga Shs (2,264 students), Valley Forge Ms (1,186 students), and Tredyffrin-Easttown Ms (1,056 students). See the Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd district page for the complete list.
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