HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HARDEE school district, located in WAUCHULA, FL with about 356 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Wauchula, Florida, serving students within the Hardee County School District. As an elementary institution, it focuses on foundational education for students in the primary grades, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Being part of the Hardee County school system, Hilltop Elementary plays a central role in the local community. The school utilizes state-mandated curriculum standards to ensure students meet grade-level expectations while offering various resources and programs intended to address diverse learning needs. Through its commitment to instruction and community engagement, Hilltop Elementary strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for the children of Wauchula, working closely with families and stakeholders to support student achievement.

For more information, contact HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 773-2750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2401 US HIGHWAY 17 N
WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4704
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HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WAUCHULA, FL with about 356 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HARDEE
Total Students:
356
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 356 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.1%
White
20.5%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black or African American
0.8%

Female
41.3%
Male
58.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.