Enrollment
300
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilltop Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilltop Elementary School
Hilltop Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Beachwood, Ohio, enrolling 300 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Hilltop Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Ohio schools and 34% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.1% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 300 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 204 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Beachwood City spends $22,312 per pupil, 52% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Beachwood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bryden Elementary School (260 students): Hilltop Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12:1 vs 11.8:1).
Beachwood City also operates Beachwood High School (620 students) and Beachwood Middle School (327 students) alongside Hilltop Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hilltop Elementary School compares
Hilltop Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,312
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beachwood City, which includes Hilltop Elementary School.
$22,312
Per student
+52%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.3%
State 9.4%
Federal 6.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~300 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hilltop Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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