Hilltop Elementary School

294 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Hilltop Elementary School, located in West Unity, Ohio, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Hilltop Local School District. As a smaller, rural school community, it focuses on fostering a supportive environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is committed to building a strong academic foundation in core subjects while promoting the personal and social development of its students as they progress through their early elementary years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Hilltop Elementary is known for its close-knit culture that emphasizes community involvement and school spirit. The school works to integrate traditional learning methods with modern educational tools to prepare students for future academic success. By maintaining active communication between staff, parents, and the surrounding West Unity community, the school strives to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative atmosphere conducive to student growth and development.

294

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilltop Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	25
Two or More	8

White
261 (88.8 %)
Hispanic
25 (8.5 %)
Two or More
8 (2.7 %)

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:	Millcreek-West Unity Local
Phone:	(419)924-2365
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 59

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 41