Enrollment
567
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillside Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillside Elementary School
Hillside Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jblm Lewis Main, Washington, enrolling 567 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.0% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 567 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 479 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #379, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (29%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 567 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clover Park School District also operates Clover Park High School (1,161 students) and Lakes High School (1,158 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clover Park School District, which includes Hillside Elementary School.
$17,376
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 65.9%
Federal 20.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~567 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Jblm Lewis Main on the city page.
Is Hillside Elementary School a good school?
Hillside Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington 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 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.
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