At a glance
Reported students
92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan other enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
46
Hillside Learning Center: 92 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
4.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 62
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.8:1
What the reported data says about Hillside Learning Center
Hillside Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Allegan. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Allegan Area Educational Service Agency. NCES reports 92 students for 2024–25.
Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.5:1, below the Michigan median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hillside Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 4.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.3%
- Hispanic12%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Allegan Area Educational Service Agency
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Hillside Learning Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ward Elementary School Elementary · Allegan Public Schools | KG–05 | 247 | 0.4 mi |
| Dawson Elementary School Elementary · Allegan Public Schools | KG–05 | 278 | 0.5 mi |
| LE White Middle School Middle · Allegan Public Schools | 06–08 | 427 | 0.6 mi |
| Allegan High School High · Allegan Public Schools | 09–12 | 543 | 0.8 mi |
| North Ward Elementary School Elementary · Allegan Public Schools | PK–KG | 29 | 0.8 mi |
| Allegan Online K12 Other · Allegan Public Schools | KG–12 | 73 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Learning Center
What grades does Hillside Learning Center serve?
Hillside Learning Center reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Allegan Area Educational Service Agency.
How many students attend Hillside Learning Center?
Hillside Learning Center reported 92 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 62 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillside Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 4.5:1, based on 92 students and 20.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hillside Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillside Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Allegan Area Educational Service Agency attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hillside Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hillside Learning Center in?
Hillside Learning Center is part of Allegan Area Educational Service Agency, based in Allegan, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hillside Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Ward Elementary School (0.4 mi), Dawson Elementary School (0.5 mi), LE White Middle School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.