Enrollment
420
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, OH
Hilltonia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hilltonia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390438000650
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltonia Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #15 of 29
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 420
- students enrolled
Hilltonia Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltonia Middle School ranks #15 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilltonia Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilltonia Middle School
Hilltonia Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 420 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Hilltonia Middle School is leaner than roughly 92% of Ohio schools and 37% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 420 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.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 97.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Columbus City Schools District spends $20,324 per pupil, 39% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 277 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 420 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Columbus's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodward Park Middle School (836 students): Hilltonia Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 16.1:1).
Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students) and Whetstone High School (1,017 students) alongside Hilltonia Middle 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 Hilltonia Middle School compares
Hilltonia Middle 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Ohio - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
97.6%
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
$20,324
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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
African American 36.0%
White 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Hilltonia Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbus City Schools District, which includes Hilltonia Middle School.
$20,324
Per student
+39%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 19.7%
Federal 18.9%
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 Hilltonia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilltonia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodward Park Middle School
Standard public school
836 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Dominion Middle School
Standard public school
745 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Finland Middle School
Standard public school
673 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mccord Middle School
Standard public school
636 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Norton Middle School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
World Language Middle School
Standard public school
536 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hilltonia Middle School
How many students attend Hilltonia Middle School?
Hilltonia Middle School has 420 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltonia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltonia Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 37% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilltonia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hilltonia Middle School is African American at 36.0% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltonia Middle School?
Hilltonia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Hilltonia Middle School rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltonia Middle School ranks #15 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Hilltonia Middle School a good school?
Hilltonia Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Hilltonia Middle School, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.
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