HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT school district, located in AMERICAN FALLS, ID with about 446 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 24 teachers, HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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, located at 1045 Bennett Street in American Falls, Idaho, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community. As part of the American Falls School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character building, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school operates within the small-town setting of American Falls, which allows for a close-knit school community that often benefits from strong parental involvement and community support. The faculty and staff at Hillcrest focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on core educational standards while addressing the individual needs of its student body, Hillcrest Elementary serves as a vital cornerstone for families living in the region.

For more information, contact HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 226-2391 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1045 BENNETT STREET
AMERICAN FALLS, ID 83211-1765
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HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in AMERICAN FALLS, ID with about 446 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
446
Teachers:
24.92
NSLP Status:1
No
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

* 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 446 students

Hispanic/Latino
52.2%
White
45.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.8%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
52.0%
Male
48.0%

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.