- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henderson, MN
Hilltop Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271807000046
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilltop Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Henderson, MN.
School address
District: Le Sueur-Henderson School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271807000046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
115 on latest CCD 271807000046 · Henderson, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 11.5:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Le Sueur-Henderson High School (500 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 public schools in Henderson. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Le Sueur-Hende
Le Sueur-Henderson High School
500 students
- Park Elementar
Park Elementary
390 students
- Le Sueur-Hende
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School
244 students
- This school 115
Hilltop Elementary
115 students
- Alternative Le 18
Alternative Learning Cooperative
18 students
What this shows Hilltop Elementary reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilltop Elementary compares
Hilltop Elementary vs Minnesota and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 15% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 26% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$13,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 115 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Le Sueur-Henderson School District reports $13,407 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Sueur-Henderson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alternative Learning Cooperative | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilltop Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~115 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop Elementary
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary?
Hilltop Elementary has 115 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henderson, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 Elementary?
36.5% of students at Hilltop Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop Elementary?
Hilltop Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Elementary rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Henderson, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Le Sueur-Henderson School District?
Besides Hilltop Elementary, Le Sueur-Henderson School District also operates Le Sueur-Henderson High School (500 students), Park Elementary (390 students), and Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School (244 students). See the Le Sueur-Henderson School District district page for the complete list.