HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hillcrest Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Crestwood School District school district, located in DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI with about 340 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 20 teachers, Hillcrest Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 is a public school located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, and serves as part of the Crestwood School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As a district-operated facility, it follows the curriculum and policies established by the Crestwood School District to prepare students for middle school through a structured and comprehensive instructional approach.

Located on North Vernon Street, the school emphasizes student growth and engagement within the local Dearborn Heights area. By utilizing the district’s resources and digital platform, Hillcrest works to keep families informed and involved in the educational process. The school aims to create a balanced learning experience that addresses both the academic needs and the social-emotional development of its students, serving as a key pillar in the surrounding residential neighborhood.

For more information, contact Hillcrest Elementary School at (313) 278-0425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7500 NORTH VERNON ST
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48127-1769
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HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI with about 340 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
340
Teachers:
20.69
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 340 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.3%
Black or African American
10.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
Asian
1.2%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

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.