Enrollment
202
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.6:1 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
What stands out at Columbia Ms Hill Campus
Columbia Ms Hill Campus is a high-poverty, small middle school in Columbia, Pennsylvania, enrolling 202 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 93.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Pennsylvania schools, with 202 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 196 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #108.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Columbia Borough Sd also operates Park El Sch (511 students) and Columbia Hs (397 students) alongside Columbia Ms Hill Campus.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Columbia Ms Hill Campus compares
Columbia Ms Hill Campus on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbia Borough Sd, which includes Columbia Ms Hill Campus.
$17,384
Per student
-3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~202 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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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 14.4:1, 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. See all public schools in Columbia on the city page.
Is Columbia Ms Hill Campus a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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