Enrollment
377
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mingo Junction, OH
Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390478002999
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hills Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mingo Junction · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hills Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hills Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mingo Junction, OH.
School address
District: Indian Creek Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390478002999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hills Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hills Elementary School
Hills Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mingo Junction, Ohio, enrolling 377 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 55.6% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 272 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #158.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Indian Creek Local also operates Indian Creek High School (517 students) and Cross Creek Elementary (496 students) alongside Hills 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 Hills Elementary School compares
Hills 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 76% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$11,822
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 84.6%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Hills 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 Indian Creek Local, which includes Hills Elementary School.
$11,822
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 44.9%
Federal 12.9%
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 Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other 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 (~377 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Hills Elementary School?
Hills Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mingo Junction, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hills Elementary School is 18:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher 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 Hills Elementary School?
55.6% of students at Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hills Elementary School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Mingo Junction, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hills Elementary School?
Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Hills Elementary School rank among public schools in Mingo Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Hills Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mingo Junction, 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 Mingo Junction on the city page.
Is Hills Elementary School a good school?
Hills Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Indian Creek Local?
Besides Hills Elementary School, Indian Creek Local also operates Indian Creek High School (517 students), Cross Creek Elementary (496 students), and Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 (260 students). See the Indian Creek Local district page for the complete list.
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