- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hill City, SD
Hill City Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Hill City Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 463336000279
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill City Elementary - 02 earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hill City · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill City Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill City Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hill City, SD.
School address
District: Hill City School District 51-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463336000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Hill City Elementary - 02 grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 463336000279 · Hill City, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 14.5:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hill City High School - 01 (158 students)
Hill City Elementary - 02 grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Hill City Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hill City Elementary - 02
247 students
- Hill City High
Hill City High School - 01
158 students
- Hill City Midd
Hill City Middle School - 04
115 students
What this shows Hill City Elementary - 02 reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill City Elementary - 02 compares
Hill City Elementary - 02 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 28% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Hill City Elementary - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Hill City School District 51-2 reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill City Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill City High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill City Middle School - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill City Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hill City Elementary - 02
How many students attend Hill City Elementary - 02?
Hill City Elementary - 02 has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hill City, SD. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill City Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill City Elementary - 02 is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hill City Elementary - 02?
20.8% of students at Hill City Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill City Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Hill City Elementary - 02 is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Hill City, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill City Elementary - 02?
Hill City Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hill City Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Hill City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill City Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hill City, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hill City School District 51-2?
Besides Hill City Elementary - 02, Hill City School District 51-2 also operates Hill City High School - 01 (158 students) and Hill City Middle School - 04 (115 students). See the Hill City School District 51-2 district page for the complete list.