- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lee's Summit, MO
Hilltop School
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291830002614
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Lee's Summit · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilltop School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Lee's Summit, MO.
School address
District: Lee's Summit R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291830002614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hilltop School grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+47.4%).
Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 291830002614 · Lee's Summit, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 8.3:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students)
Hilltop School grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+47.4%). Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hilltop School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee's Summit W
Lee's Summit West High
1,999 students
- Lee's Summit S
Lee's Summit Sr. High
1,989 students
- Lee's Summit N
Lee's Summit North High
1,940 students
- East Trails Mi
East Trails Middle School
1,051 students
- Bernard C. Cam
Bernard C. Campbell Middle
1,043 students
- This school 25
Hilltop School
25 students
What this shows Hilltop School reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilltop School compares
Hilltop School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 66% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 10% in Missouri - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$13,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.0%
White 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Largest group: African American at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Hilltop School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Lee's Summit R-Vii reports $13,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilltop School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Trails Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernard C. Campbell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilltop School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~25 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop School
How many students attend Hilltop School?
Hilltop School has 25 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lee's Summit, MO. CCD year-over-year: 19 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop School is 8.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 47% 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 School?
15.8% of students at Hilltop School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilltop School?
The largest demographic group at Hilltop School is African American at 64.0% of enrollment, in Lee's Summit, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop School?
Hilltop 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).
How does Hilltop School rank among schools in Lee's Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Lee's Summit, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lee's Summit on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee's Summit R-Vii?
Besides Hilltop School, Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students), Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 students), and Lee's Summit North High (1,940 students). See the Lee's Summit R-Vii district page for the complete list.