Enrollment
275
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wyoming, OH
Hilltop Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451402044
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Wyoming · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 2.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilltop Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Wyoming, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-94% 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 Wyoming, Ohio, enrolling 275 students.
At 18.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.0% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 275 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #48.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Wyoming's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wyoming Middle School (626 students): Hilltop Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 16.9:1).
Wyoming City also operates Wyoming Middle School (626 students) and Wyoming High School (581 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.0% | ▼ 94% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,921
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 81.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Hilltop Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wyoming City, which includes Hilltop Elementary School.
$14,921
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 21.9%
Federal 4.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wyoming High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vermont Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Wyoming
3 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 (~275 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hilltop Elementary School
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wyoming, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hilltop Elementary School?
2.0% 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 81.8% of enrollment, in Wyoming, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 elementary schools in Wyoming?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Wyoming, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wyoming on the city page.
Is Hilltop Elementary School a good school?
Hilltop Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Wyoming City?
Besides Hilltop Elementary School, Wyoming City also operates Wyoming Middle School (626 students), Wyoming High School (581 students), and Vermont Avenue Elementary School (209 students). See the Wyoming City district page for the complete list.
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