Enrollment
202
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 420636010023
Columbia Ms Hill Campus — Columbia, PA
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Ms Hill Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Columbia Borough Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbia Ms Hill Campus compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Columbia Ms Hill Campus reports 202 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 93.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 61% above the Pennsylvania average and 81% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Columbia Borough Sd spends $21,759 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.9% from local sources (property taxes), 44.5% from the state, and 17.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Columbia Ms Hill Campus compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 61% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,759
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 202 Top 9% in Pennsylvania — larger than 91% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 93.5% +61% vs state
NCES ID 420636010023
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbia Borough Sd, which includes Columbia Ms Hill Campus.
$21,759
Per student
-4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 44.5%
Federal 17.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Ms Hill Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Ms Hill Campus is 14.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Ms Hill Campus?
Columbia Ms Hill Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.