HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 698 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Hillcrest Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 1500 Frederick Road in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school operating under the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) district. Serving students in the Catonsville area, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. As part of the larger BCPS system, Hillcrest benefits from a standardized, rigorous curriculum supported by modern educational resources and a commitment to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Hillcrest Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders. The school utilizes its official website to maintain transparency and facilitate communication, providing parents with easy access to school calendars, district policies, and opportunities for involvement. By cultivating a supportive campus culture and leveraging the resources of the Baltimore County school system, Hillcrest strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to become life-long learners and responsible citizens.
For more information, contact Hillcrest Elementary at (410) 887-0820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Baltimore, MD 21228-5019
(410) 887-0820
http://hillcrestes.bcps.org
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Baltimore, MD with about 698 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Baltimore County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 698
- Teachers:
- 43.3
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 698 students
- White
- 64.5%
- Black or African American
- 12.3%
- Asian
- 9.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.