Enrollment
451
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillview Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillview Elementary School
Hillview Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lancaster, New York, enrolling 451 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.7% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the New York average.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 447 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #96.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lancaster Central School District spends $18,668 per pupil, 29% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lancaster Central School District also operates Lancaster High School (1,682 students) and William Street School (1,274 students) alongside Hillview Elementary 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 Hillview Elementary School compares
Hillview Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,668
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster Central School District, which includes Hillview Elementary School.
$18,668
Per student
-29%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 38.5%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~451 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hillview Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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