Enrollment
602
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hill City Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hill City Elementary School
Hill City Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jasper, Georgia, enrolling 602 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 602 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 381 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #311, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 602 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Jasper's public schools, it stands alongside Harmony Elementary School (509 students): Hill City Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 12.4:1).
Pickens County also operates Pickens County High School (1,219 students) and Pickens County Junior High School (638 students) alongside Hill City Elementary School.
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 Hill City Elementary School compares
Hill City Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,194
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pickens County, which includes Hill City Elementary School.
$14,194
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 36.3%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~602 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hill City Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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