Hill City Elementary

Hill City Public School District
500 IONE AVE
HILL CITY, MN 55748
112 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Hill City Elementary School, located at 500 Ione Ave in Hill City, Minnesota, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Situated in the heart of Aitkin County, the school provides foundational primary education for students in the region, fostering an environment focused on academic growth, social development, and community engagement.

The school is part of the Hill City Public School District, which is known for its close-knit, small-town atmosphere. By maintaining smaller class sizes, Hill City Elementary is able to offer a personalized approach to learning, allowing educators to address the individual needs of each student while preparing them for their transition to secondary education.
112
Total Students
9.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    96 (85.7%)
  • Two or More
    14 (12.5%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hill City Public School District
Phone: (218)697-2394
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 112
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 52
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 21
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 13
Gender Ratio