Enrollment
37
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillside Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillside Elementary School
Hillside Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Sparks, Nevada, enrolling 37 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.3:1, Hillside Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of Nevada schools and 40% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 87.2% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Nevada schools, with 37 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #3.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 123 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Storey County School District spends $20,561 per pupil, 25% above the Nevada average, a better-resourced district than most.
Storey County School District also operates Virginia City High School (131 students) and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School (118 students) alongside Hillside Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillside Elementary School compares
Hillside Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,454
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Storey County School District, which includes Hillside Elementary School.
$20,561
Per student
+25%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.0%
State 83.1%
Federal 5.9%
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.
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
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~37 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hillside Elementary School a good school?
Hillside Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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