Enrollment
476
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canfield, OH
Hilltop Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390483103206
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Canfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilltop Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Canfield, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-68% 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 Canfield, Ohio, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.0% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Ohio average.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 465 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Canfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Canfield Village Middle School (774 students): Hilltop Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.6:1 vs 15.8:1).
Canfield Local also operates Canfield Village Middle School (774 students) and Canfield High School (733 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 68% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$11,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, 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 Canfield Local, which includes Hilltop Elementary School.
$11,802
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.1%
State 23.2%
Federal 7.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canfield Village Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C H Campbell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Canfield
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Canfield Village Middle School
Standard public school
774 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
South Range Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
C H Campbell Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
South Range Middle School
Standard public school
397 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~476 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 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hilltop Elementary School?
10.0% 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 89.7% of enrollment, in Canfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Canfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Canfield, 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 Canfield on the city page.
Is Hilltop Elementary School a good school?
Hilltop Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 Canfield Local?
Besides Hilltop Elementary School, Canfield Local also operates Canfield Village Middle School (774 students), Canfield High School (733 students), and C H Campbell Elementary School (470 students). See the Canfield Local district page for the complete list.
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