- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ilwaco, WA
Hilltop Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530606000911
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Washington schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 188
- students enrolled
Hilltop Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ocean Beach School District · Washington
NCES ID 530606000911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Hilltop Elementary School shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 530606000911 · Ilwaco, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 13.4:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ilwaco High School (297 students)
Hilltop Elementary School shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hilltop Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ilwaco High Sc
Ilwaco High School
297 students
- Ocean Park Ele
Ocean Park Elementary
212 students
- Long Beach Ele
Long Beach Elementary School
189 students
- This school
Hilltop Elementary School
188 students
- Ocean Beach Op 56
Ocean Beach Options Academy
56 students
- Ocean Beach Ea 24
Ocean Beach Early Childhood Center
24 students
What this shows Hilltop Elementary School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilltop Elementary School compares
Hilltop Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Washington - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,687
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Hilltop Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ocean Beach School District reports $16,687 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilwaco High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Beach Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean Beach Options Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean Beach Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide middle 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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop Elementary School
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has 188 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ilwaco, WA. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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?
64.0% of students at Hilltop Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilltop Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hilltop Elementary School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Ilwaco, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Ocean Beach School District?
Besides Hilltop Elementary School, Ocean Beach School District also operates Ilwaco High School (297 students), Ocean Park Elementary (212 students), and Long Beach Elementary School (189 students). See the Ocean Beach School District district page for the complete list.