Enrollment
391
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317866001711
Hillside Elementary School — Omaha, NE
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 72
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Westside Community Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillside Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hillside Elementary School reports 391 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 14% above the Nebraska average and 32% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 391 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Westside Community Schools spends $15,826 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.5% from local sources (property taxes), 29.6% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillside Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▲ 14% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 74% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,826
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
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.
Overview
Enrollment 391 Top 74% in Nebraska — larger than 26% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 35.2% +14% vs state
NCES ID 317866001711
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 391:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.3%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westside Community Schools, which includes Hillside Elementary School.
$15,826
Per student
-22%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 29.6%
Federal 8.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Hillside Elementary School
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is a other school in OMAHA, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in OMAHA, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.