- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Hillside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317866001711
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #16 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary School ranks #16 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Westside Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317866001711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hillside Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 317866001711 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 13:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Westside High School (2,145 students)
Hillside Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Hillside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westside High
Westside High School
2,145 students
- Westside Middl
Westside Middle School
948 students
- Westbrook Elem 545
Westbrook Elementary School
545 students
- This school 391
Hillside Elementary School
391 students
- Oakdale Elemen 312
Oakdale Elementary School
312 students
- Sunset Hills E 301
Sunset Hills Elementary School
301 students
What this shows Hillside Elementary School reports 391 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▲ 14% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$15,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Hillside Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westside Community Schools reports $15,352 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westbrook Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Elementary School
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 17% 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?
35.2% of students at Hillside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Elementary School is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary School ranks #16 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Westside Community Schools?
Besides Hillside Elementary School, Westside Community Schools also operates Westside High School (2,145 students), Westside Middle School (948 students), and Westbrook Elementary School (545 students). See the Westside Community Schools district page for the complete list.