Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
52%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
45%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
389 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of American Falls Joint School District.
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