Serving 367 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 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- 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 367 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. 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
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
54%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
44%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
367 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of American Falls Joint School District.
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