HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ORANGE school district, located in ORLANDO, FL with about 390 students offering grade levels from 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 29 teachers, HILLCREST ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY, located in the Colonialtown area of Orlando, Florida, is a highly regarded magnet school within the Orange County Public School district. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school serves a diverse student body and is particularly noted for its focus on gifted education. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through enriched learning opportunities, often emphasizing critical thinking and project-based assignments that prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.
Beyond academics, Hillcrest is recognized for its vibrant school culture and active parent involvement. The school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, benefiting from its location in an established residential neighborhood. With a commitment to both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Hillcrest maintains a reputation as one of the standout elementary institutions in the Orlando area, consistently drawing interest from families seeking a rigorous and supportive educational environment.
For more information, contact HILLCREST ELEMENTARY at (407) 245-1770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ORLANDO, FL 32803-4619
(407) 245-1770
http://hillcrestes.ocps.net/
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ORLANDO, FL with about 390 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- ORANGE
- Total Students:
- 390
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 390 students
- White
- 48.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.4%
- Black or African American
- 14.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 4.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 59.2%
- Male
- 40.8%
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.