Enrollment
25
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilltop School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilltop School
Hilltop School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Lee's Summit, Missouri, enrolling 25 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Hilltop School is leaner than roughly 90% of Missouri schools and 35% under the state's 12.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.8% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Missouri average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Missouri schools, with 25 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and White (28%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students) and Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 students) alongside Hilltop 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 School compares
Hilltop School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,868
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee's Summit R-Vii, which includes Hilltop School.
$12,868
Per student
0%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.5%
State 26.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~25 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hilltop School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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