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Enrollment
429
Elementary
DISTRICT 444 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HILLSBORO R-III·NCES 291443002598
HILLSBORO PRIMARY
101 LEON HALL PKWY, HILLSBORO, MO 63050 · (636) 789-0050 · Jefferson County
GRADES KG–01ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL429 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
153 students
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 208 | 48% |
| Grade 1 | 221 | 52% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within HILLSBORO R-III. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like HILLSBORO PRIMARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILLSBORO PRIMARY this school | 429 | 35.7% | N/A |
| South Point Elementary Washington | 425 | 34.8% | 44.3% |
| HILLSBORO ELEM. HILLSBORO | 459 | 35.3% | 46.4% |
| ODESSA UPPER ELEMENTARY ODESSA | 429 | 37.8% | 35.5% |
| PALMYRA ELEM. PALMYRA | 452 | 36.9% | 50.9% |
| MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY ODESSA | 497 | 37.2% | N/A |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where HILLSBORO PRIMARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 429 | #299 of 1,294 | #13 of 36 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #566 of 950 | #22 of 32 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.3% | #804 of 953 | #27 of 32 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.7% | #873 of 1,165 | #24 of 36 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -37.3% | #33 of 684 | #1 of 25 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
429
-208 (-33%) vs 2020
-44% since 1990-91, when it was 763
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 12.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 429 | 32.1 | 13.4:1 | 36% (153) |
| 2023-24 | 681 | 47.9 | 14.2:1 | 38% (261) |
| 2022-23 | 670 | 50.3 | 13.3:1 | 34% (227) |
| 2020-21 | 637 | 50 | 12.7:1 | 32% (203) |
| 2017-18 | 684 | 51.1 | 13.4:1 | 33% (228) |
| 2015-16 | 733 | 52 | 14.1:1 | 43% (315) |
| 2010-11 | 759 | 51 | 14.9:1 | 41% (310) |
| 2000-01 | 797 | 46 | 17.3:1 | 29% (232) |
| 1990-91 | 763 | 33 | 23.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HILLSBORO PRIMARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 37% (684 to 429); teachers down 37% (51.1 to 32.1).
About HILLSBORO PRIMARY
Federal records list HILLSBORO PRIMARY as an elementary school in HILLSBORO, Missouri. It enrolls 429 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are kindergarten through 1. It has 36% more students than the average for elementary schools in Missouri (about 315).
HILLSBORO PRIMARY is a school in HILLSBORO R-III. The district has 6 schools and 3,117 students.
Roughly 93% of students at HILLSBORO PRIMARY are White. Other students are 4% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Jefferson County residents are about 89% White, a similar share. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 13%.
On staff are 32.1 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. Statewide, elementary schools in Missouri average 12.4:1. HILLSBORO PRIMARY has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 36%. The average for public schools in Jefferson County is similar, at 38%.
In the surrounding county, Jefferson County, median household income comes to about $82,851, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 25% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. The county's public schools total 69, with about 36,216 students.
About 0.3 miles separate HILLSBORO PRIMARY from the closest public school, HILLSBORO MIDDLE ELEM.. Other public schools within five miles: 7.
Federal data place HILLSBORO PRIMARY in the Rural: Fringe locale, which means it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, HILLSBORO PRIMARY had a net loss of 208 students, or 33%.
Anyone can start a thread about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at HILLSBORO PRIMARY. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Jefferson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
229,458
Census ACS
Median income
$82,851
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
36,216 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HILLSBORO R-III
- HILLSBORO HIGHHigh · 1,050 students
- HILLSBORO MIDDLE ELEM.Middle · 682 students
- HILLSBORO JR. HIGHMiddle · 492 students
- HILLSBORO ELEM.Elementary · 459 students
- JUVENILE DETENTION CTR.Combined · 5 students
Other schools in HILLSBORO
- Missouri Virtual AcademyCombined · 3,895 students
- HILLSBORO HIGHHigh · 1,050 students
- HILLSBORO MIDDLE ELEM.Middle · 682 students
- HILLSBORO JR. HIGHMiddle · 492 students
- HILLSBORO ELEM.Elementary · 459 students
- GRANDVIEW HIGHHigh · 237 students
Other Hillsboro Primary schools
One other US public school is named Hillsboro Primary. HILLSBORO PRIMARY is the largest of the 2.
- Hillsboro Primary SchoolHillsboro, OH · 344 students
Nearby schools
- HILLSBORO MIDDLE ELEM.0.3 mi · 682
- HILLSBORO HIGH0.3 mi · 1,050
- HILLSBORO ELEM.0.4 mi · 459
- JUVENILE DETENTION CTR.0.5 mi · 5
- HILLSBORO JR. HIGH0.6 mi · 492
- NEW DAY - DAY TREATMENT0.9 mi · 22
Frequently asked questions
About HILLSBORO PRIMARYHow many students attend HILLSBORO PRIMARY?
HILLSBORO PRIMARY enrolls approximately 429 students in grades KG-01.
What age range does HILLSBORO PRIMARY serve?
HILLSBORO PRIMARY serves students from grade KG through grade 01.
How many teachers does HILLSBORO PRIMARY have?
HILLSBORO PRIMARY employs 32 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at HILLSBORO PRIMARY?
At HILLSBORO PRIMARY, the student body is approximately 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is HILLSBORO PRIMARY public or private?
HILLSBORO PRIMARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by HILLSBORO R-III.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.