- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hilliard, OH
Hoffman Trails Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hoffman Trails Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390470104611
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoffman Trails Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 13
- elementary schools in Hilliard · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoffman Trails Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoffman Trails Elementary School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Hilliard, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Hoffman Trails Elementary School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 390470104611 · Hilliard, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 15.1:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students)
Hoffman Trails Elementary School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hoffman Trails Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hilliard David
Hilliard Davidson High School
1,847 students
- Hilliard Bradl
Hilliard Bradley High School
1,712 students
- Hilliard Darby
Hilliard Darby High School
1,674 students
- Hilliard Weave
Hilliard Weaver Middle School
917 students
- Hilliard Memor
Hilliard Memorial Middle School
797 students
- This school 468
Hoffman Trails Elementary School
468 students
What this shows Hoffman Trails Elementary School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoffman Trails Elementary School compares
Hoffman Trails Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Ohio - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 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: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Hoffman Trails Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hilliard City reports $15,050 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoffman Trails Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard Davidson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Bradley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Darby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Weaver Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Memorial Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoffman Trails Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Hilliard
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridgewood Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Alton Darby Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Darby Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
526 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Hilliard Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
J W Reason Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoffman Trails Elementary School
How many students attend Hoffman Trails Elementary School?
Hoffman Trails Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hilliard, OH. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoffman Trails Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoffman Trails Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% 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 Hoffman Trails Elementary School?
12.9% of students at Hoffman Trails Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoffman Trails Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hoffman Trails Elementary School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Hilliard, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoffman Trails Elementary School?
Hoffman Trails Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Hoffman Trails Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hilliard?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoffman Trails Elementary School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Hilliard, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hilliard on the city page.
What other schools are in Hilliard City?
Besides Hoffman Trails Elementary School, Hilliard City also operates Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students), Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students), and Hilliard Darby High School (1,674 students). See the Hilliard City district page for the complete list.