HILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Located at 128 4th St SE, in Hillsboro, North Dakota, HILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-tier elementary school that caters to 254 students (grades pre-K through 6), part of HILLSBORO 9.

Within HILLSBORO 9, which oversees 3 schools and 494 students, HILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, HILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports that the student body is overwhelmingly White (87%). Other groups include 8% Hispanic, 3% Native American. That composition is broadly in line with Traill County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, HILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shows 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.0:1. The state averages about 11.4:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 24% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the surrounding community, Traill County reports that median household income runs about $87,004, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. HILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 10 public schools in Traill County (combined enrollment of about 1,378 students).

Nearest neighbor: HILLSBORO HIGH SCHOOL, around 0.1 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 2 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

HILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates from a rural location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at HILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has declined 7%, going from 272 students in 2018 to 254 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 14.3:1 in 2018 to 11.0:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.