HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HILLCREST SCHOOL DISTRICT
180 SCHOOL ST
LYNN, AR 72440
253 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Hillcrest Elementary School, located at 180 School St in Lynn, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hillcrest School District. As a small-town school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young students in Lawrence County. The school focuses on delivering core academic instruction while emphasizing character development and community involvement, aiming to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle and high school levels.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Hillcrest School District, which prioritizes student achievement, engagement, and the use of modern educational resources to meet state standards. Through its official website, http://hillcrest.k12.ar.us, the school maintains communication with families regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide events. By emphasizing a close-knit school culture, Hillcrest Elementary strives to provide a stable and encouraging atmosphere where students can develop both their fundamental skills and their confidence.
253
Total Students
20.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    249 (98.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.2 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4 %)
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: HILLCREST SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)528-3462
Website: http://hillcrest.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 171
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 51

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 48
Kindergarten 34
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 33
Grade 6 27
Gender Ratio