- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Davison, MI
Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261143004576
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Davison · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Davison, MI.
School address
District: Davison Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261143004576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hill Elementary School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 261143004576 · Davison, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 20.1:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Davison High School (1,623 students)
Hill Elementary School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davison High S
Davison High School
1,623 students
- Davison Middle
Davison Middle School
816 students
- Hahn Intermedi
Hahn Intermediate School
812 students
- Central Elemen 581
Central Elementary School
581 students
- Gates Elementa 506
Gates Elementary School
506 students
- This school 261
Hill Elementary School
261 students
What this shows Hill Elementary School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill Elementary School compares
Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$13,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Davison Community Schools reports $13,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Davison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahn Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gates Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Hill Elementary School?
Hill Elementary School has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Davison, MI. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hill Elementary School?
34.6% of students at Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hill Elementary School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Davison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill Elementary School?
Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Davison?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Davison, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Davison on the city page.
What other schools are in Davison Community Schools?
Besides Hill Elementary School, Davison Community Schools also operates Davison High School (1,623 students), Davison Middle School (816 students), and Hahn Intermediate School (812 students). See the Davison Community Schools district page for the complete list.