Hillcrest Elementary School serves 61 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
61 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hillcrest Rural Schools School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
61 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Hillcrest Rural Schools School District.
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