- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 66.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hiltons, VA
Hilton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hilton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510348001533
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilton Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 159
- students enrolled
Hilton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Scott County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510348001533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Hilton Elementary grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+17.7%).
Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 510348001533 · Hiltons, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 12.2:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia Connections Academy (728 students)
Hilton Elementary grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+17.7%). Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hilton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia Conne
Virginia Connections Academy
728 students
- Gate City High
Gate City High
592 students
- Shoemaker Elem
Shoemaker Elementary
419 students
- Weber City Ele
Weber City Elementary
380 students
- Duffield-Patto
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary
308 students
- This school 159
Hilton Elementary
159 students
What this shows Hilton Elementary reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilton Elementary compares
Hilton Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 40% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,841
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Hilton Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County Public Schools reports $12,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gate City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shoemaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weber City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duffield-Pattonsville Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~159 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hilton Elementary
How many students attend Hilton Elementary?
Hilton Elementary has 159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hiltons, VA. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilton Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% 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 Hilton Elementary?
80.8% of students at Hilton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hilton Elementary is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Hiltons, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilton Elementary?
Hilton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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).
What other schools are in Scott County Public Schools?
Besides Hilton Elementary, Scott County Public Schools also operates Virginia Connections Academy (728 students), Gate City High (592 students), and Shoemaker Elementary (419 students). See the Scott County Public Schools district page for the complete list.