At a glance
Reported students
391
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska elementary enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 530 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
291
Hillside Elementary School: 391 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 368
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Hillside Elementary School
Hillside Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Omaha. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Westside Community Schools. NCES reports 391 students for 2024–25.
Among 530 elementary schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 286 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the Nebraska median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.2%). English learners represent 4.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hillside Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.96 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.94
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.7%
- Hispanic19.2%
- Black13.3%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Westside Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oakdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
312 reported students
Sunset Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
301 reported students
Westgate Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
297 reported students
Paddock Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
285 reported students
Carl a Swanson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
283 reported students
Rockbrook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
278 reported students
Public schools near Hillside Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Elementary School Elementary · Westside Community Schools | PK–06 | 545 | 0.5 mi |
| Western Hills Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–06 | 377 | 0.8 mi |
| Benson West Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–05 | 268 | 1.2 mi |
| Adams Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–05 | 270 | 1.3 mi |
| Carl a Swanson Elementary School Elementary · Westside Community Schools | PK–06 | 283 | 1.4 mi |
| Harrison Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–06 | 286 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Elementary School
What grades does Hillside Elementary School serve?
Hillside Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Westside Community Schools.
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School reported 391 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 530 Nebraska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 368 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 391 students and 31.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hillside Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillside Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Westside Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hillside Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hillside Elementary School in?
Hillside Elementary School is part of Westside Community Schools, based in Omaha, NE, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hillside Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westbrook Elementary School (0.5 mi), Western Hills Elementary School (0.8 mi), Benson West Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.