Enrollment
461
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsville, VA
Hillsville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillsville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510069000247
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsville Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hillsville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsville Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsville Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hillsville, VA.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510069000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsville Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsville Elementary
Hillsville Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hillsville, Virginia, enrolling 461 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Hillsville Elementary is leaner than roughly 86% of Virginia schools and 19% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 452 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #43, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hillsville's public schools, it stands alongside Gladesboro Elementary (108 students): Hillsville Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 12:1).
Carroll County Public Schools also operates Carroll County High (1,033 students) and Carroll County Middle (747 students) alongside Hillsville Elementary.
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 Hillsville Elementary compares
Hillsville Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 49% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 14% in Virginia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$13,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Hillsville Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County Public Schools, which includes Hillsville Elementary.
$13,047
Per student
-11%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 54.1%
Federal 18.2%
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 Hillsville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Paul | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladeville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Hillsville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hillsville Elementary
How many students attend Hillsville Elementary?
Hillsville Elementary has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillsville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsville Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% 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 Hillsville Elementary?
85.8% of students at Hillsville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hillsville Elementary is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Hillsville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsville Elementary?
Hillsville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Hillsville Elementary rank among public schools in Hillsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsville Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hillsville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hillsville on the city page.
Is Hillsville Elementary a good school?
Hillsville Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia 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 Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Hillsville Elementary, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Carroll County High (1,033 students), Carroll County Middle (747 students), and St. Paul (304 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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