- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparks, NV
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 320045000413
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 19
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 91% of Nevada schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Storey County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320045000413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Hillside Elementary School shrank from 47 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 3.8 → 3.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 320045000413 · Sparks, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 12.3:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia City High School (131 students)
Hillside Elementary School shrank from 47 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE held 3.8 → 3.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Hillside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia City
Virginia City High School
131 students
- Hugh Gallagher
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
118 students
- Virginia City
Virginia City Middle School
106 students
- This school 37
Hillside Elementary School
37 students
What this shows Hillside Elementary School reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside Elementary School compares
Hillside Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 40% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 14% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 9% in Nevada - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,563
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,469
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Hillside Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Storey County School District reports $20,563 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hugh Gallagher Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia City Middle School | Larger | 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
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~37 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Elementary School
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has 37 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 40% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 22% 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?
87.2% of students at Hillside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Elementary School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV.
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 public schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sparks, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Storey County School District?
Besides Hillside Elementary School, Storey County School District also operates Virginia City High School (131 students), Hugh Gallagher Elementary School (118 students), and Virginia City Middle School (106 students). See the Storey County School District district page for the complete list.