Hillcrest Elementary School

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School, located at 3116 Robert Hayes Road in LaGrange, Georgia, is a public school serving students in Troup County. As part of the Troup County School System, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children in their formative elementary years. The campus serves as a local hub for the community, emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to foster student growth in both core subjects and personal development.

Beyond academics, Hillcrest Elementary is known for its dedication to cultivating a positive school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize student engagement, often integrating character education initiatives alongside their curriculum to help students develop social skills and a sense of responsibility. By leveraging the resources of the Troup County school district, Hillcrest aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transitions and long-term academic success within the LaGrange area.

372

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	20
Black	56
Asian	16
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
266 (71.5 %)
Black
56 (15.1 %)
Hispanic
20 (5.4 %)
Asian
16 (4.3 %)
Two or More
13 (3.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Troup County
Phone:	(706)812-7940
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 52