Hillsboro Primary serves 681 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillsboro Primary's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 24, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. May 28, 2026
School Mascot
Hawks
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillsboro Primary is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hillsboro Primary often compared to?
Hillsboro Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Festus Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hillsboro Primary?
681 students attend Hillsboro Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hillsboro Primary students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsboro Primary?
Hillsboro Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hillsboro Primary offer ?
Hillsboro Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillsboro Primary part of?
Hillsboro Primary is part of Hillsboro R-III School District.
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