- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hills Elementary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390478002999 · Mingo Junction, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 18:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Creek High School (517 students)
Hills Elementary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Creek H
Indian Creek High School
517 students
- Cross Creek El
Cross Creek Elementary
496 students
- This school
Hills Elementary School
377 students
- Indian Creek M
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6
260 students
- Indian Creek M
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8
249 students
What this shows Hills Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hills Elementary School compares
Hills Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,193
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Indian Creek Local reports $12,193 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~377 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.