- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jasper, GA
Hill City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hill City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130411002589
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill City Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill City Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill City Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Jasper, GA.
School address
District: Pickens County · Georgia
NCES ID 130411002589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Hill City Elementary School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 130411002589 · Jasper, GA Other · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 15.1:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pickens County High School (1,219 students)
Hill City Elementary School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hill City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pickens County
Pickens County High School
1,219 students
- Pickens County
Pickens County Junior High School
638 students
- This school
Hill City Elementary School
602 students
- Jasper Middle
Jasper Middle School
573 students
- Harmony Elemen
Harmony Elementary School
509 students
- Tate Elementar 429
Tate Elementary School
429 students
What this shows Hill City Elementary School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill City Elementary School compares
Hill City Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,714
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Hill City Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickens County reports $14,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickens County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pickens County Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tate Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Jasper
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hill City Elementary School
How many students attend Hill City Elementary School?
Hill City Elementary School has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jasper, GA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill City Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hill City Elementary School?
37.4% of students at Hill City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hill City Elementary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Jasper, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill City Elementary School?
Hill City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 School rank among public schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill City Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Jasper, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jasper on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickens County?
Besides Hill City Elementary School, Pickens County also operates Pickens County High School (1,219 students), Pickens County Junior High School (638 students), and Jasper Middle School (573 students). See the Pickens County district page for the complete list.