Enrollment
371
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gibsonburg, OH
James J Hilfiker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James J Hilfiker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390453802195
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James J Hilfiker Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gibsonburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
James J Hilfiker Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James J Hilfiker Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gibsonburg, OH.
School address
District: Gibsonburg Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390453802195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James J Hilfiker Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at James J Hilfiker Elementary School
James J Hilfiker Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gibsonburg, Ohio, enrolling 371 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 655 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #431.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 742 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Gibsonburg Exempted Village also operates Gibsonburg High School (220 students) and Gibsonburg Middle School (157 students) alongside James J Hilfiker 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 James J Hilfiker Elementary School compares
James J Hilfiker Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,049
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, James J Hilfiker Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gibsonburg Exempted Village, which includes James J Hilfiker Elementary School.
$12,049
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.7%
State 48.4%
Federal 10.0%
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 James J Hilfiker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibsonburg High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gibsonburg Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James J Hilfiker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about James J Hilfiker Elementary School
How many students attend James J Hilfiker Elementary School?
James J Hilfiker Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gibsonburg, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James J Hilfiker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James J Hilfiker Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher 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 James J Hilfiker Elementary School?
25.1% of students at James J Hilfiker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James J Hilfiker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James J Hilfiker Elementary School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Gibsonburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James J Hilfiker Elementary School?
James J Hilfiker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 James J Hilfiker Elementary School rank among public schools in Gibsonburg?
By Resource Investment Index, James J Hilfiker Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gibsonburg, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gibsonburg on the city page.
Is James J Hilfiker Elementary School a good school?
James J Hilfiker Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Gibsonburg Exempted Village?
Besides James J Hilfiker Elementary School, Gibsonburg Exempted Village also operates Gibsonburg High School (220 students) and Gibsonburg Middle School (157 students). See the Gibsonburg Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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