Hillcrest Elementary School

301 East Kentucky Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270

397 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

397

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	58
Black	204
Asian	7
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
204 (51.4 %)
White
115 (29.0 %)
Hispanic
58 (14.6 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
Asian
7 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
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:	N/A
District:	Lincoln Parish
Phone:	(318)255-0550
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 150

Grade 2 115