Hillsboro Elementary in Hillsboro, WI

At a glance

Reported students

220

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

19.1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin elementary enrollment

23rd percentile

Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

236

Hillsboro Elementary: 220 reported students.

State peer staffing position

28th percentile

11.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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: 241
Teachers (FTE): 21.02
Student–teacher ratio: 11.5:1

What the reported data says about Hillsboro Elementary

Hillsboro Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Hillsboro. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Hillsboro School District. NCES reports 220 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, below the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 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 (83.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.3%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Hillsboro Elementary

1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.1 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.8%
Students with disabilities: 14.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 44.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White83.2%
Hispanic12.3%
Black0.5%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.1%

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

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Hillsboro High

High · Grades 06–12

252 reported students

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Public schools near Hillsboro Elementary

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
Hillsboro High High · Hillsboro School District	06–12	252	0.1 mi
Wonewoc-Center Elementary Elementary · Wonewoc-Union Center School District	PK–05	175	6.4 mi
Wonewoc-Center High High · Wonewoc-Union Center School District	09–12	114	6.4 mi
Wonewoc-Center Junior High Middle · Wonewoc-Union Center School District	06–08	68	6.4 mi
Wonewoc-Center Virtual Academy Other · Charter · Wonewoc-Union Center School District	KG–12	5	6.4 mi
Royall Elementary Elementary · Royall School District	PK–03	155	7.5 mi

Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Elementary

What grades does Hillsboro Elementary serve?

Hillsboro Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hillsboro School District.

How many students attend Hillsboro Elementary?

Hillsboro Elementary reported 220 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 241 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 220 students and 19.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Hillsboro Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Hillsboro Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hillsboro School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Hillsboro Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

44.5% 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 Hillsboro Elementary in?

Hillsboro Elementary is part of Hillsboro School District, based in Hillsboro, WI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Hillsboro Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hillsboro High (0.1 mi), Wonewoc-Center Elementary (6.4 mi), Wonewoc-Center High (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.