Hillman Elementary School

Hillman Community Schools
245 E 3RD ST
HILLMAN, MI 49746
187 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Hillman Elementary School is located in the small village of Hillman, Michigan, and serves as a central pillar of the Hillman Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the faculty works to prepare elementary-aged children for future educational success by providing a foundational curriculum that aligns with state standards while maintaining a tight-knit, community-focused atmosphere.

Because it operates within a smaller, rural school district, Hillman Elementary benefits from a close relationship between teachers, students, and local families. The school actively encourages community involvement and strives to create a safe, inclusive space where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and build confidence. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and community members, providing resources and updates that highlight its dedication to academic progress and the overall well-being of its student body.
187
Total Students
15.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    173 (92.5 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (4.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hillman Community Schools
Phone: (989)742-4537
Website: http://www.hillmanschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 95
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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
Kindergarten 34
Grade 1 38
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 36
Gender Ratio