- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hilltop Elementary School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390483103206 · Canfield, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 21.6:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Canfield Village Middle School (774 students)
Hilltop Elementary School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 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
- Canfield Villa
Canfield Village Middle School
774 students
- Canfield High
Canfield High School
733 students
- This school
Hilltop Elementary School
476 students
- C H Campbell E
C H Campbell Elementary School
470 students
What this shows Hilltop Elementary School reports 476 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,897
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Canfield Local reports $12,897 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~476 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.