Hillcrest Elem School

1435 Jefferson Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516

www.dg58.org

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School is a public school located in Downers Grove, Illinois, and is a key part of the Downers Grove Grade School District 58. Serving students in the local community, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for young learners. As part of a highly-regarded school district, Hillcrest emphasizes core curriculum excellence, social-emotional development, and the integration of technology to prepare students for their future academic careers.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hillcrest Elementary is characterized by a strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school typically organizes various extracurricular activities, events, and programs that encourage student engagement both inside and outside the classroom. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a nurturing atmosphere, Hillcrest strives to create a positive environment where students are encouraged to grow, collaborate, and succeed during their formative primary school years.

358

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	22
Black	1
Asian	15
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
290 (81.0 %)
Two or More
29 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
22 (6.1 %)
Asian
15 (4.2 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Downers Grove GSD 58
Phone:	(630)719-5840
Website:	http://www.dg58.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 25

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 48