HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public charter elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKE WALES, FL with about 676 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, HILLCREST 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.

HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public charter school located in Lake Wales, Florida, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Lake Wales Charter Schools system, the institution focuses on providing a structured, high-quality academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while fostering a supportive community culture. The school is known for its commitment to student growth, leveraging the charter model to offer specialized instruction and resources aimed at preparing elementary-aged children for future academic success.

The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement and character development, often integrating community-focused initiatives and extracurricular opportunities to create a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining smaller class sizes or targeted instructional time typical of the Lake Wales Charter network, Hillcrest aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and enrollment procedures through the official Lake Wales Charter Schools website.

For more information, contact HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 678-4216 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1051 STATE ROAD 60 E
LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4258
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HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Charter school in LAKE WALES, FL with about 676 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
POLK DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
POLK
Total Students:
676
Teachers:
53
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I 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 676 students

White
51.0%
Hispanic/Latino
26.5%
Black or African American
18.6%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
0.6%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.