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Hilltop Elementary School

1401 W Jackson St, West Unity, OH 43570 · (419) 924-2365 · Williams County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL294 STUDENTS
Enrollment
294
Elementary
DISTRICT 251 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 43%
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
Kindergarten
56
Grade 1
40
Grade 2
46
Grade 3
40
Grade 4
33
Grade 5
39
Grade 6
40
Student demographics
White
87%
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
10%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 8%
Black
0%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 17%
Two+
2%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
48%
Female
52%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
61.7%
OH avg 59.8% . -13.2pp since 2021
Math
58.0%
OH avg 56.1% . -6.1pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
294
+6 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
was 14.1:1
% White
87%
was 92%
% Hispanic
10%
was 6%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Hilltop Elementary School

As a close-knit elementary-level community in West Unity, Ohio, Hilltop Elementary School works with 294 students from grades K through 6, part of Millcreek-West Unity Local. By comparison, Ohio's public schools average about 404 students each, so Hilltop Elementary School sits 27% below that benchmark.

Within Millcreek-West Unity Local, which oversees 2 schools and 501 students, Hilltop Elementary School is one campus in the system.

On demographics, Hilltop Elementary School logs that nearly all students (87%) are White. The remainder is composed of 10% Hispanic, 2% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Hilltop Elementary School has 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.0:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.9:1 average.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Williams County put median household earnings sit near $61,048, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. Across Williams County's 14 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,964 students), Hilltop Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Hilltop High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count stayed largely flat: 288 students in 2018 compared to 294 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 92% to 87% over that span.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Williams County at a glance

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Population
36,719
Census ACS
Median income
$61,048
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
4,964 students

Quick facts

School name
Hilltop Elementary School
District
Millcreek-West Unity Local
Address
1401 W Jackson St, West Unity, OH 43570
Phone
(419) 924-2365
County
Williams County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–06
Total enrollment
294
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
15.0:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
390506304013
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Millcreek-West Unity Local
Other schools in West Unity
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Hilltop Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School enrolls approximately 294 students in grades KG-06.
Is Hilltop Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Hilltop Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-06.
How many students per teacher at Hilltop Elementary School?
Approximately 15.0:1 students per teacher at Hilltop Elementary School.
How diverse is Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School reports a student body of 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is Hilltop Elementary School public or private?
Hilltop Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Millcreek-West Unity Local.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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