Enrollment
308
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethel, OH
Hill Intermediate Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hill Intermediate Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390463104589
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill Intermediate Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Bethel · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill Intermediate Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Intermediate Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bethel, OH.
School address
District: Bethel-Tate Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390463104589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hill Intermediate Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hill Intermediate Elementary School
Hill Intermediate Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bethel, Ohio, enrolling 308 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Ohio schools and 41% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 308 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 482 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #138.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bethel-Tate Local spends $11,707 per pupil, 20% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bethel-Tate Local also operates Bethel Tate High School (402 students) and Bick Primary Elementary School (338 students) alongside Hill Intermediate 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 Intermediate Elementary School compares
Hill Intermediate Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▲ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$11,707
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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 88.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Hill Intermediate Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel-Tate Local, which includes Hill Intermediate Elementary School.
$11,707
Per student
-20%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 55.6%
Federal 13.9%
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 Intermediate Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Tate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bick Primary Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel-Tate Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill Intermediate Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~308 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hill Intermediate Elementary School
How many students attend Hill Intermediate Elementary School?
Hill Intermediate Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethel, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Intermediate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill Intermediate Elementary School is 25.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hill Intermediate Elementary School?
40.3% of students at Hill Intermediate Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill Intermediate Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hill Intermediate Elementary School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Bethel, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill Intermediate Elementary School?
Hill Intermediate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hill Intermediate Elementary School rank among public schools in Bethel?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Intermediate Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bethel, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bethel on the city page.
Is Hill Intermediate Elementary School a good school?
Hill Intermediate Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio 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 Bethel-Tate Local?
Besides Hill Intermediate Elementary School, Bethel-Tate Local also operates Bethel Tate High School (402 students), Bick Primary Elementary School (338 students), and Bethel-Tate Middle School (298 students). See the Bethel-Tate Local district page for the complete list.
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