Hillcrest Elem School

490 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School, located at 80 N Airlite St in Elgin, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the School District U-46, which is the second-largest school district in the state. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of a large district, Hillcrest offers a structured curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, fostering an atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

The school plays an active role in the local Elgin community, acting as a neighborhood hub that values strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families. With a focus on foundational education, Hillcrest utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to prepare students for middle school transitions. Its location in Elgin places it within a vibrant, diverse community, allowing the school to embrace multicultural perspectives while maintaining a focused, student-centered approach to education.

490

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	372
Black	29
Asian	7
Two or More	13
American Indian	10

Hispanic
372 (75.9 %)
White
59 (12.0 %)
Black
29 (5.9 %)
Two or More
13 (2.7 %)
American Indian
10 (2.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)

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:	SD U-46
Phone:	(847)888-5282
Website:	http://schools.u-46.org/hillcrest
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 30

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hillcrest Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hillcrest Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	257	52.4%
Male	233	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)