HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Hilltop Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the McHenry CCSD 15 school district, located in McHenry, IL with about 423 students offering grade levels from 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 29 teachers, Hilltop Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Hilltop Elementary School is a public school located in McHenry, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of McHenry School District 15, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community, encouraging active participation from both students and families to create a collaborative educational experience.
Beyond the standard curriculum, Hilltop Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by integrating technology into the classroom and offering various opportunities for creative expression. The staff is committed to meeting the individual needs of their diverse student body, striving to prepare every child for future academic success. With a focus on character building and scholastic growth, Hilltop remains a vital pillar in the McHenry community, helping young learners establish the tools they need for lifelong achievement.
For more information, contact Hilltop Elem School at (815) 385-4421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
McHenry, IL 60051-3639
(815) 385-4421
HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in McHenry, IL with about 423 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- McHenry CCSD 15
- Total Students:
- 423
- Teachers:
- 29.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 423 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.