HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1051 STATE ROAD 60 E
LAKE WALES, FL 33853

Charter School 662 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

662

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	174
Black	130
Asian	9
Two or More	32

White
317 (47.9 %)
Hispanic
174 (26.3 %)
Black
130 (19.6 %)
Two or More
32 (4.8 %)
Asian
9 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)678-4216
Website:	http://lwcharterschools.com/hillcrest
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 118

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 110