- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wheeling, WV
Hilltop Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540075001474
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of West Virginia schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Wheeling · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 401
- students enrolled
Hilltop Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Wheeling, WV.
School address
District: Marshall County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540075001474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Hilltop Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 540075001474 · Wheeling, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: John Marshall High School (1,048 students)
Hilltop Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hilltop Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Marshall
John Marshall High School
1,048 students
- Moundsville Mi
Moundsville Middle School
452 students
- Sherrard Middl 409
Sherrard Middle School
409 students
- This school 401
Hilltop Elementary School
401 students
- Mcninch Primar 357
Mcninch Primary School
357 students
- Cameron High S 291
Cameron High School
291 students
What this shows Hilltop Elementary School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilltop Elementary School compares
Hilltop Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,263
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $15,158
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Hilltop Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshall County Schools reports $18,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilltop Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Marshall High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moundsville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherrard Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcninch Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilltop Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop Elementary School
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wheeling, WV. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 27% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilltop Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hilltop Elementary School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Wheeling, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hilltop Elementary School rank among schools in Wheeling?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Wheeling, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wheeling on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall County Schools?
Besides Hilltop Elementary School, Marshall County Schools also operates John Marshall High School (1,048 students), Moundsville Middle School (452 students), and Sherrard Middle School (409 students). See the Marshall County Schools district page for the complete list.