HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Hillcrest Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lincoln Parish school district, located in Ruston, LA with about 352 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd 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 19 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 301 East Kentucky Avenue in Ruston, Louisiana, is a key component of the Lincoln Parish School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. It focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body.
As part of the broader Ruston educational community, Hillcrest Elementary is committed to preparing its students for success in their future academic endeavors. The school typically engages in various initiatives aimed at student achievement and community involvement, striving to maintain a positive school culture. By utilizing district-aligned curricula and professional teaching staff, Hillcrest works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience within a nurturing neighborhood setting.
For more information, contact Hillcrest Elementary School at (318) 255-0550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0550
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ruston, LA with about 352 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lincoln Parish
- Total Students:
- 352
- Teachers:
- 19.17
- 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 352 students
- Black or African American
- 57.7%
- White
- 30.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
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.