- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hill City, MN
Hill City Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hill City Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271401000723
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill City Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hill City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill City Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill City Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hill City, MN.
School address
District: Hill City Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271401000723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hill City Elementary held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 271401000723 · Hill City, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 16:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hill City Middle School (83 students)
Hill City Elementary held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hill City Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hill City Elementary
112 students
- Hill City Midd
Hill City Middle School
83 students
- Hill City Seni
Hill City Senior High
72 students
What this shows Hill City Elementary reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill City Elementary compares
Hill City Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,340
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Hill City Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Hill City Public School District reports $16,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill City Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill City Senior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill City Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hill City Elementary
How many students attend Hill City Elementary?
Hill City Elementary has 112 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hill City, MN. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill City Elementary is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hill City Elementary?
69.2% of students at Hill City Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill City Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hill City Elementary is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Hill City, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill City Elementary?
Hill City Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 rank among public schools in Hill City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill City Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hill City, MN. 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 Public School District?
Besides Hill City Elementary, Hill City Public School District also operates Hill City Middle School (83 students) and Hill City Senior High (72 students). See the Hill City Public School District district page for the complete list.