- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Hillsville Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 510069000247 · Hillsville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 11.2:1 · 85.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll County High (1,033 students)
Hillsville Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hillsville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll County
Carroll County High
1,033 students
- Carroll County
Carroll County Middle
747 students
- This school
Hillsville Elementary
461 students
- St. Paul 304
St. Paul
304 students
- Gladeville Ele 259
Gladeville Elementary
259 students
- Laurel Element 199
Laurel Elementary
199 students
What this shows Hillsville Elementary reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsville Elementary compares
Hillsville Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $14,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~461 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.