- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
James J Hilfiker Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 390453802195 · Gibsonburg, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 16.9:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gibsonburg High School (220 students)
James J Hilfiker Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
James J Hilfiker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
James J Hilfiker Elementary School
371 students
- Gibsonburg Hig
Gibsonburg High School
220 students
- Gibsonburg Mid
Gibsonburg Middle School
157 students
What this shows James J Hilfiker Elementary School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How James J Hilfiker Elementary School compares
James J Hilfiker Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,079
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Gibsonburg Exempted Village reports $13,079 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~371 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), down 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.