- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Inver Grove Heights, MN
Hilltop Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271503000763
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Inver Grove Heights · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilltop Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
School address
District: Inver Grove Heights Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271503000763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Hilltop Elementary grew from 574 students in 2022-23 to 613 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 271503000763 · Inver Grove Heights, MN Other · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 15.7:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Simley Senior High (1,030 students)
Hilltop Elementary grew from 574 students in 2022-23 to 613 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hilltop Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simley Senior
Simley Senior High
1,030 students
- Inver Grove He
Inver Grove Heights Middle
817 students
- This school
Hilltop Elementary
626 students
- Pine Bend Elem
Pine Bend Elementary
511 students
- Salem Hills El 281
Salem Hills Elementary
281 students
- Atheneum Eleme 69
Atheneum Elementary
69 students
What this shows Hilltop Elementary reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilltop Elementary compares
Hilltop Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 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
White 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Hilltop Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Inver Grove Heights Schools reports $14,677 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilltop Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simley Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inver Grove Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Bend Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem Hills Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atheneum Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hilltop Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 80/100
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 (~626 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop Elementary
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary?
Hilltop Elementary has 626 students enrolled. It is a public school in Inver Grove Heights, MN. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Elementary?
53.5% of students at Hilltop Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilltop Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hilltop Elementary is White at 35.6% of enrollment, in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop Elementary?
Hilltop Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hilltop Elementary rank among schools in Inver Grove Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Inver Grove Heights, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Inver Grove Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Inver Grove Heights Schools?
Besides Hilltop Elementary, Inver Grove Heights Schools also operates Simley Senior High (1,030 students), Inver Grove Heights Middle (817 students), and Pine Bend Elementary (511 students). See the Inver Grove Heights Schools district page for the complete list.