Enrollment
422
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minnetrista, MN
Hilltop Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272292001110
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop Primary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Minnetrista · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilltop Primary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Minnetrista, MN.
School address
District: Westonka Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272292001110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilltop Primary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilltop Primary School
Hilltop Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Minnetrista, Minnesota, enrolling 422 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.3% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 422 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 221 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Westonka Public School District also operates Mound Westonka High School (895 students) and Grandview Middle School (606 students) alongside Hilltop Primary 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 Primary School compares
Hilltop Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 76% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 42% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,720
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 87.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Hilltop Primary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westonka Public School District, which includes Hilltop Primary School.
$13,720
Per student
-10%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 48.9%
Federal 8.3%
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mound Westonka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shirley Hills Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Transition Plus | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hilltop Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hilltop Primary School
How many students attend Hilltop Primary School?
Hilltop Primary School has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minnetrista, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Primary School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Primary School?
10.3% of students at Hilltop Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilltop Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Hilltop Primary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Minnetrista, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop Primary School?
Hilltop Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Minnetrista?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Minnetrista, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Minnetrista on the city page.
Is Hilltop Primary School a good school?
Hilltop Primary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota 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 Westonka Public School District?
Besides Hilltop Primary School, Westonka Public School District also operates Mound Westonka High School (895 students), Grandview Middle School (606 students), and Shirley Hills Primary School (447 students). See the Westonka Public School District district page for the complete list.
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