Hillcrest Elementary School

hillcrest.adams12.org

391 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School, located in Northglenn, Colorado, is a public school serving students as part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. Situated in a residential area on Croke Drive, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a large school district, Hillcrest benefits from shared resources and curriculum standards designed to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and resilient. By integrating core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with extracurricular opportunities, Hillcrest aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, and district-wide initiatives through their official website at http://hillcrest.adams12.org.

391

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	304
Black	5
Asian	15
Two or More	6
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
304 (77.7 %)
White
55 (14.1 %)
Asian
15 (3.8 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-5380
Website:	http://hillcrest.adams12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 58

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 83