- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillman, MI
Hillman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261836000947
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillman Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 203
- students enrolled
Hillman Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hillman Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261836000947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hillman Elementary School held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 261836000947 · Hillman, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 13.5:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillman Community Jrsr High School (229 students)
Hillman Elementary School held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Hillman Elementary School compares
Hillman 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Michigan - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$15,945
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Hillman Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hillman Community Schools reports $15,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillman Community Jrsr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillman Elementary School
How many students attend Hillman Elementary School?
Hillman Elementary School has 203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillman, MI. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillman Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillman Elementary School?
59.4% of students at Hillman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillman Elementary School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Hillman, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillman Elementary School?
Hillman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Hillman Community Schools?
Besides Hillman Elementary School, Hillman Community Schools also operates Hillman Community Jrsr High School (229 students). See the Hillman Community Schools district page for the complete list.