- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jblm Lewis Main, WA
Hillside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530141000256
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Jblm Lewis Main · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jblm Lewis Main, WA.
School address
District: Clover Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530141000256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hillside Elementary School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 530141000256 · Jblm Lewis Main, WA Other · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 19.6:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Clover Park High School (1,161 students)
Hillside Elementary School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hillside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clover Park Hi
Clover Park High School
1,161 students
- Lakes High Sch
Lakes High School
1,158 students
- Thomas Middle
Thomas Middle School
934 students
- General Willia
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
738 students
- Rainier Elemen
Rainier Elementary School
576 students
- This school
Hillside Elementary School
567 students
What this shows Hillside Elementary School reports 567 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 11% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
White 28.5%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 10.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Hillside Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clover Park School District reports $19,263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General William H. Harrison Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rainier Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Elementary School
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jblm Lewis Main, WA. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside Elementary School?
40.0% of students at Hillside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Jblm Lewis Main, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Jblm Lewis Main?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jblm Lewis Main, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clover Park School District?
Besides Hillside Elementary School, Clover Park School District also operates Clover Park High School (1,161 students), Lakes High School (1,158 students), and Thomas Middle School (934 students). See the Clover Park School District district page for the complete list.