Hillcrest

www.ousd.org/hillcrest

345 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School, located in the prestigious Upper Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Oakland Unified School District, the school is widely recognized for its strong sense of community, dedicated parent involvement, and a rigorous academic environment. Its location in a quiet, hilly residential area contributes to a distinct "neighborhood school" feel that many local families value.

Academically, Hillcrest consistently performs well compared to state and district averages, often benefiting from the active support of its PTA and the Hillcrest Elementary School Foundation. These organizations work closely with the school administration to provide enrichment programs—such as art, music, and garden education—that might otherwise be underfunded. With its focus on high student achievement and a supportive, collaborative atmosphere, Hillcrest remains one of the most sought-after elementary schools in the Oakland public system.

345

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	35
Black	28
Asian	53
Two or More	84

White
145 (42.0 %)
Two or More
84 (24.3 %)
Asian
53 (15.4 %)
Hispanic
35 (10.1 %)
Black
28 (8.1 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Oakland Unified
Phone:	(510)879-5127
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/hillcrest
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 29