Enrollment
305
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilton Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilton Elementary School
Hilton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Zillah, Washington, enrolling 305 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 305 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 330 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #270, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (33%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 610 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Zillah School District spends $14,593 per pupil, 25% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Zillah School District also operates Zillah High School (455 students) and Zillah Middle School (300 students) alongside Hilton 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 Hilton Elementary School compares
Hilton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,593
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zillah School District, which includes Hilton Elementary School.
$14,593
Per student
-25%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.6%
State 73.0%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Zillah on the city page.
Is Hilton Elementary School a good school?
Hilton Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington 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 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.
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