HILLCREST HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hillcrest Heights Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Temple Hills, MD with about 489 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 27 teachers, Hillcrest Heights Elementary 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 Heights Elementary, located in Temple Hills, Maryland, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that aligns with the district's broader mission of fostering student achievement, literacy, and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the PGCPS network, Hillcrest Heights emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for success as they transition through their elementary years.

The school serves as a central hub for families in the 20748 zip code area and utilizes the PGCPS framework to offer various educational resources, including core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science. Prospective parents and community members can utilize the school’s official district page to stay informed about academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. As part of a large and diverse school district, Hillcrest Heights works to support the specific needs of its student population through faculty engagement and standardized district programming.

For more information, contact Hillcrest Heights Elementary at (301) 702-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.