- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Hillside El Sch held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 422364001439 · Berwyn, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 13.3:1 · 4.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Conestoga Shs (2,264 students)
Hillside El Sch held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hillside El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conestoga Shs
Conestoga Shs
2,264 students
- Valley Forge M
Valley Forge Ms
1,186 students
- Tredyffrin-Eas
Tredyffrin-Easttown Ms
1,056 students
- Valley Forge E 552
Valley Forge El Sch
552 students
- New Eagle El S 472
New Eagle El Sch
472 students
- This school 425
Hillside El Sch
425 students
What this shows Hillside El Sch reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside El Sch compares
Hillside El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,469
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd reports $20,469 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~425 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.