Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School

hems.wcs.edu

482 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hillsboro Elementary/Middle School, located in the rural Arrington/Franklin area of Williamson County, Tennessee, serves as a comprehensive K-8 educational institution. As part of the highly-regarded Williamson County Schools district, the school is known for its strong academic standards and community-focused environment. By integrating both elementary and middle school grades into a single campus, Hillsboro fosters a unique, cohesive culture that allows for smooth transitions for students as they progress through their developmental years.

The school benefits from its location in a growing, affluent region, drawing support from a dedicated parent community and the resources of a top-tier public school district. Beyond its core curriculum, Hillsboro emphasizes a well-rounded education, often prioritizing student character development, extracurricular activities, and consistent performance on state-mandated assessments. For families seeking a unified, suburban-rural school experience within the Williamson County system, Hillsboro is widely viewed as a stable and high-performing educational option.

482

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	420
Hispanic	36
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	19

White
420 (87.1%)
Hispanic
36 (7.5%)
Two or More
19 (3.9%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
Black
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Williamson County
Phone:	(615)472-4560
Website:	http://hems.wcs.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 127

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	16
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	15
Grade 3	28
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	23
Grade 6	127
Grade 7	126
Grade 8	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	55%
Male	217	45%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

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767 Students

2640 Clayton Arnold RD
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Elementary School K - 5th