- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Hilltop Primary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 272292001110 · Minnetrista, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 13.6:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Mound Westonka High School (895 students)
Hilltop Primary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hilltop Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mound Westonka
Mound Westonka High School
895 students
- Grandview Midd
Grandview Middle School
606 students
- Shirley Hills
Shirley Hills Primary School
447 students
- This school
Hilltop Primary School
422 students
- Westonka Sp Ed 62
Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe
62 students
- Transition Plu 10
Transition Plus
10 students
What this shows Hilltop Primary School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilltop Primary School compares
Hilltop Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 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
District finance for Westonka Public School District reports $14,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~422 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.