Enrollment
203
Elementary
DISTRICT 216 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HILLMAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 261836000947
Hillman Elementary School
245 E 3RD ST, HILLMAN, MI 49746 · (989) 742-4537 · Montmorency County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL203 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
100 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 31 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 34 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 35 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 39 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 38 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 26 | 13% |
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Hillman Elementary School→Hillman Community JrSr High School
Based on grade levels within Hillman Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Hillman Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 203 | #1,417 of 1,630 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #326 of 1,424 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.7% | #1,199 of 1,424 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 49.3% | #909 of 1,563 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
203
+13 (+7%) vs 2020
-29% since 2000-01, when it was 285
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 15.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 203 | 14.3 | 14.3:1 | 49% (100) |
| 2023-24 | 188 | 14.3 | 13.2:1 | 71% (134) |
| 2022-23 | 187 | 15.3 | 12.2:1 | 61% (114) |
| 2020-21 | 190 | 12 | 15.8:1 | 61% (116) |
| 2017-18 | 199 | 13 | 15.3:1 | 58% (115) |
| 2015-16 | 248 | 15 | 16.5:1 | 62% (153) |
| 2010-11 | 280 | 17 | 16.5:1 | 70% (195) |
| 2000-01 | 285 | 18 | 15.8:1 | 35% (99) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hillman Elementary School.
About Hillman Elementary School
At 245 E 3RD ST in HILLMAN, Michigan, Hillman Elementary School operates as a low-enrollment elementary school. The school covers pre-K through 5 and reported 203 students in 2024-25. The school is 45% below the average for elementary schools in Michigan.
Hillman Elementary School is one school in Hillman Community Schools, a system of 2 schools with 432 students.
At Hillman Elementary School, 92% of students are White. The school is also 4% multiracial and 3% Hispanic. Census estimates put Montmorency County at about 93% White, close to the school's figure. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 16%.
Hillman Elementary School reported 14.3 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 14.3:1. Elementary schools in Michigan average 15.8:1, 1.6 more students per teacher than here. There are 100 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 49% of enrollment. Public schools in Montmorency County average 60%.
The school's county is Montmorency County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $49,756 a year, roughly 16% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 13%. Hillman Elementary School shares Montmorency County with 3 other public schools.
The closest school to Hillman Elementary School is Hillman Community JrSr High School, located about 1.4 miles away.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment rose 7% over 4 years, reaching 203 in 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 15.8:1 in 2020-21, and 14.3:1 in 2024-25.
The Hillman Elementary School discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Montmorency County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,516
Census ACS
Median income
$49,756
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
836 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hillman Community Schools
- Hillman Community JrSr High SchoolHigh · 229 students
Nearby schools
- Hillman Community JrSr High School1.4 mi · 229
- Wilson Elementary13.0 mi · 220
- Atlanta Community Schools13.3 mi · 247
- Posen Elementary School17.0 mi · 118
- Posen Consolidated High School17.0 mi · 92
- Thunder Bay Junior High School20.5 mi · 796
Frequently asked questions
About Hillman Elementary SchoolHow large is Hillman Elementary School?
Hillman Elementary School enrolls approximately 203 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Hillman Elementary School serve?
Hillman Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Hillman Elementary School?
Approximately 14.3:1 students per teacher at Hillman Elementary School.
How diverse is Hillman Elementary School?
Hillman Elementary School reports a student body of 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Hillman Elementary School?
Hillman Elementary School is overseen by Hillman Community Schools in Montmorency County.
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