Hillcrest Elementary

1285 Hillcrest Drive
Frederick, MD 21703

www.fcps.org

575 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School, located at 1285 Hillcrest Drive in Frederick, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community among its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and holistic development, Hillcrest strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the broader FCPS system, the school benefits from the district's extensive resources, professional development programs, and standardized instructional framework. Families and community members can stay informed about the school’s specific programs, events, and administrative updates by visiting the official district website at [www.fcps.org](http://www.fcps.org). Through collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community, Hillcrest Elementary works to provide a nurturing setting where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

575

Total Students

62.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	447
Black	54
Asian	18
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Hispanic
447 (77.7 %)
Black
54 (9.4 %)
White
33 (5.7 %)
Two or More
22 (3.8 %)
Asian
18 (3.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Frederick County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)236-3200
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	463
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 71

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hillcrest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	71
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hillcrest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	279	48.5%
Male	296	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)