- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rice Lake, WI
Hilltop Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551281001694
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Rice Lake · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilltop Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Rice Lake, WI.
School address
District: Rice Lake Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551281001694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hilltop Elementary held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 551281001694 · Rice Lake, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 10.9:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Rice Lake High (674 students)
Hilltop Elementary held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Hilltop Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rice Lake High
Rice Lake High
674 students
- Rice Lake Midd
Rice Lake Middle
622 students
- Tainter Elemen
Tainter Elementary
445 students
- This school 251
Hilltop Elementary
251 students
- Haugen Element 83
Haugen Elementary
83 students
- Hilltop Day Ca 21
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool
21 students
What this shows Hilltop Elementary reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilltop Elementary compares
Hilltop Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$15,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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
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 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Hilltop Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Rice Lake Area School District reports $15,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilltop Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Lake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rice Lake Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tainter Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haugen Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Day Care and Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilltop Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Rice Lake
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop Elementary
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary?
Hilltop Elementary has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rice Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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?
39.7% of students at Hilltop Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilltop Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hilltop Elementary is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Rice Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop Elementary?
Hilltop Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does Hilltop Elementary rank among public schools in Rice Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Rice Lake, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rice Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Rice Lake Area School District?
Besides Hilltop Elementary, Rice Lake Area School District also operates Rice Lake High (674 students), Rice Lake Middle (622 students), and Tainter Elementary (445 students). See the Rice Lake Area School District district page for the complete list.