- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wauchula, FL
Hilltop Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120075004853
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Wauchula · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilltop Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Wauchula, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Hilltop Elementary School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 120075004853 · Wauchula, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 16.6:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardee Senior High School (1,347 students)
Hilltop Elementary School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hilltop Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hardee Senior
Hardee Senior High School
1,347 students
- Hardee Junior
Hardee Junior High School
958 students
- Wauchula Eleme
Wauchula Elementary School
577 students
- North Wauchula 516
North Wauchula Elementary School
516 students
- Zolfo Springs 512
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
512 students
- This school 298
Hilltop Elementary School
298 students
What this shows Hilltop Elementary School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilltop Elementary School compares
Hilltop Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$11,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.5%
White 19.5%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Hilltop Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardee reports $11,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilltop Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardee Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardee Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wauchula Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Wauchula Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zolfo Springs Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilltop Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop Elementary School
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has 298 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wauchula, FL. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 School?
73.4% of students at Hilltop Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilltop Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hilltop Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment, in Wauchula, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 School rank among schools in Wauchula?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Wauchula, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wauchula on the city page.
What other schools are in Hardee?
Besides Hilltop Elementary School, Hardee also operates Hardee Senior High School (1,347 students), Hardee Junior High School (958 students), and Wauchula Elementary School (577 students). See the Hardee district page for the complete list.