- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, NY
Hillview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361668001487
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillview Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillview Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lancaster, NY.
School address
District: Lancaster Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361668001487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hillview Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 361668001487 · Lancaster, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 13.3:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster High School (1,682 students)
Hillview Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hillview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High School
1,682 students
- William Street
William Street School
1,274 students
- Lancaster Midd
Lancaster Middle School
876 students
- This school 451
Hillview Elementary School
451 students
- John a Sciole 401
John a Sciole Elementary School
401 students
- Como Park Elem 352
Como Park Elementary School
352 students
What this shows Hillview Elementary School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillview Elementary School compares
Hillview Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 83% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the New York average of 56.2%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 90.5%
Asian 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Hillview Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lancaster Central School District reports $19,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Street School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lancaster Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John a Sciole Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Como Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillview Elementary School
How many students attend Hillview Elementary School?
Hillview Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, NY. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillview Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillview Elementary School?
9.7% of students at Hillview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillview Elementary School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Lancaster, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillview Elementary School?
Hillview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Hillview Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillview Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lancaster, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Central School District?
Besides Hillview Elementary School, Lancaster Central School District also operates Lancaster High School (1,682 students), William Street School (1,274 students), and Lancaster Middle School (876 students). See the Lancaster Central School District district page for the complete list.