- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zillah, WA
Hilton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hilton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 531017001718
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilton Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Zillah · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilton Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Zillah, WA.
School address
District: Zillah School District · Washington
NCES ID 531017001718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Hilton Elementary School grew from 297 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 531017001718 · Zillah, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 14.5:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Zillah High School (455 students)
Hilton Elementary School grew from 297 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hilton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zillah High Sc
Zillah High School
455 students
- This school
Hilton Elementary School
305 students
- Zillah Middle
Zillah Middle School
300 students
- Zillah Interme
Zillah Intermediate School
270 students
What this shows Hilton Elementary School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilton Elementary School compares
Hilton Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 35% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Washington - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$16,489
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%
White 32.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Hilton Elementary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Zillah School District reports $16,489 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zillah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zillah Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zillah Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilton Elementary School
How many students attend Hilton Elementary School?
Hilton Elementary School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zillah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilton Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Hilton Elementary School?
60.9% of students at Hilton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hilton Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Zillah, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilton Elementary School?
Hilton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hilton Elementary School rank among public schools in Zillah?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilton Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Zillah, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Zillah School District?
Besides Hilton Elementary School, Zillah School District also operates Zillah High School (455 students), Zillah Middle School (300 students), and Zillah Intermediate School (270 students). See the Zillah School District district page for the complete list.