- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beachwood, OH
Hilltop Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390435500125
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Beachwood · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilltop Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Beachwood, OH.
School address
District: Beachwood City · Ohio
NCES ID 390435500125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hilltop Elementary School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390435500125 · Beachwood, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 12:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Beachwood High School (620 students)
Hilltop Elementary School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hilltop Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beachwood High
Beachwood High School
620 students
- Beachwood Midd
Beachwood Middle School
327 students
- This school
Hilltop Elementary School
300 students
- Bryden Element
Bryden Elementary School
260 students
- Fairmount Earl 76
Fairmount Early Childhood Center
76 students
What this shows Hilltop Elementary School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilltop Elementary School compares
Hilltop Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 34% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 71% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
12:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Ohio - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$24,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.7%
Asian 28.0%
African American 21.7%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Hilltop Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beachwood City reports $24,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryden Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmount Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Beachwood
1 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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop Elementary School
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beachwood, OH. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary School is 12:1, which is 34% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% 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 School?
9.1% of students at Hilltop Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilltop Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hilltop Elementary School is White at 36.7% of enrollment, in Beachwood, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Beachwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Beachwood, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beachwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Beachwood City?
Besides Hilltop Elementary School, Beachwood City also operates Beachwood High School (620 students), Beachwood Middle School (327 students), and Bryden Elementary School (260 students). See the Beachwood City district page for the complete list.