HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT school district, located in BOISE, ID with about 356 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 21 teachers, HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 on South Pond Street in Boise, Idaho, is a public school serving students in the Boise School District. Situated in a residential area of the 83705 zip code, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. As part of the Boise district, Hillcrest typically follows a standards-based curriculum aimed at preparing students for their transition to secondary education while promoting inclusivity and active parent involvement.
The school benefits from its position within the Boise community, often participating in district-wide initiatives and programs that focus on personalized learning and character development. With a commitment to academic excellence and a positive school culture, Hillcrest strives to create a safe and nurturing space for its diverse student body. Families in the area frequently look to Hillcrest for its dedicated teaching staff and its focus on creating a well-rounded educational experience that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and community service.
For more information, contact HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 854-5080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BOISE, ID 83705-3679
(208) 854-5080
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BOISE, ID with about 356 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 356
- Teachers:
- 21.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- 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 356 students
- White
- 66.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.4%
- Black or African American
- 9.3%
- Asian
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Female
- 43.0%
- Male
- 57.0%
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.