- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roswell, GA
Hillside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228002491
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Roswell, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228002491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Hillside Elementary School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 130228002491 · Roswell, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 11:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Hillside Elementary School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hillside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 497
Hillside Elementary School
497 students
What this shows Hillside Elementary School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside Elementary School compares
Hillside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 55% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 11% in Georgia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
African American 21.1%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Hillside Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Roswell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roswell North Elementary School
Standard public school
950 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Sweet Apple Elementary School
Standard public school
845 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Mountain Park Elementary School
Standard public school
735 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Mimosa Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Northwood Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Hembree Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Elementary School
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roswell, GA. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School is 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 30% 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 Elementary School?
27.6% of students at Hillside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Elementary School is White at 39.2% of enrollment, in Roswell, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Roswell, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Hillside Elementary School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.