- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbia, PA
Columbia Ms Hill Campus
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Ms Hill Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420636010023
👥 S:T ratio 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Ms Hill Campus earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Ms Hill Campus has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Ms Hill Campus ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Columbia, PA.
School address
District: Columbia Borough Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420636010023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Columbia Ms Hill Campus held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 420636010023 · Columbia, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 14.4:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Park El Sch (511 students)
Columbia Ms Hill Campus held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Columbia Ms Hill Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park El Sch
Park El Sch
511 students
- Columbia Hs
Columbia Hs
397 students
- This school 202
Columbia Ms Hill Campus
202 students
- Columbia Ms Ta 202
Columbia Ms Taylor Campus
202 students
What this shows Columbia Ms Hill Campus reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Ms Hill Campus compares
Columbia Ms Hill Campus held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 61% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,673
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 36.1%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Columbia Ms Hill Campus is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
District finance for Columbia Borough Sd reports $19,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Ms Hill Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Ms Taylor Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Ms Hill Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Ms Hill Campus
How many students attend Columbia Ms Hill Campus?
Columbia Ms Hill Campus has 202 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Ms Hill Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Ms Hill Campus is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Ms Hill Campus?
93.5% of students at Columbia Ms Hill Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Ms Hill Campus?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Ms Hill Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Columbia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Ms Hill Campus?
Columbia Ms Hill Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Columbia Ms Hill Campus rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Ms Hill Campus ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Columbia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Columbia Borough Sd?
Besides Columbia Ms Hill Campus, Columbia Borough Sd also operates Park El Sch (511 students), Columbia Hs (397 students), and Columbia Ms Taylor Campus (202 students). See the Columbia Borough Sd district page for the complete list.