- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aston, PA
Hilltop El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420591005322
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Aston · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilltop El Sch has class sizes smaller than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Aston, PA.
School address
District: Chichester Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420591005322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Hilltop El Sch held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 420591005322 · Aston, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 9.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Chichester Shs (981 students)
Hilltop El Sch held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hilltop El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chichester Shs
Chichester Shs
981 students
- Chichester Ms
Chichester Ms
873 students
- This school 290
Hilltop El Sch
290 students
- Boothwyn El Sc 269
Boothwyn El Sch
269 students
- Linwood El Sch 249
Linwood El Sch
249 students
- Marcus Hook El 237
Marcus Hook El Sch
237 students
What this shows Hilltop El Sch reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilltop El Sch compares
Hilltop El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 4% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$24,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 51.7%
African American 23.8%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 5.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Hilltop El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chichester Sd reports $24,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilltop El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chichester Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boothwyn El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linwood El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcus Hook El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilltop El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Aston
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop El Sch
How many students attend Hilltop El Sch?
Hilltop El Sch has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aston, PA. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop El Sch is 9.1:1, which is 33% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 42% 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 Hilltop El Sch?
100.0% of students at Hilltop El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilltop El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hilltop El Sch is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Aston, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop El Sch?
Hilltop El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Hilltop El Sch rank among elementary schools in Aston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Aston, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Aston on the city page.
What other schools are in Chichester Sd?
Besides Hilltop El Sch, Chichester Sd also operates Chichester Shs (981 students), Chichester Ms (873 students), and Boothwyn El Sch (269 students). See the Chichester Sd district page for the complete list.