- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Argyle, TX
Hilltop El
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480867000230
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Argyle · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilltop El has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Argyle, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Hilltop El grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 480867000230 · Argyle, TX Other · MID · TRAD
788 enr · 16.4:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Argyle H S (1,644 students)
Hilltop El grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hilltop El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Argyle H S
Argyle H S
1,644 students
- Argyle Middle
Argyle Middle
969 students
- This school
Hilltop El
788 students
- Argyle South E
Argyle South El
783 students
- Argyle West 643
Argyle West
643 students
What this shows Hilltop El reports 788 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilltop El compares
Hilltop El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 89% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,845
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 788 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Asian 12.7%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Hilltop El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Argyle Isd reports $10,845 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilltop El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Argyle Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Argyle South El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Argyle West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilltop El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~788 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop El
How many students attend Hilltop El?
Hilltop El has 788 students enrolled. It is a public school in Argyle, TX. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop El is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hilltop El?
6.9% of students at Hilltop El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilltop El?
The largest demographic group at Hilltop El is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Argyle, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop El?
Hilltop El 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 Hilltop El rank among schools in Argyle?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Argyle, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Argyle Isd?
Besides Hilltop El, Argyle Isd also operates Argyle H S (1,644 students), Argyle Middle (969 students), and Argyle South El (783 students). See the Argyle Isd district page for the complete list.