HILLCREST ELEMENTARY

353 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, serves as a neighborhood school within the Bloomington Public Schools district (ISD 271). Situated in a residential area, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades. Like other schools in the district, Hillcrest emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners.

As part of the broader Bloomington school community, Hillcrest benefits from the district's commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. The school works to foster strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the local neighborhood to ensure students feel connected and encouraged. With its focus on early childhood and elementary curriculum, Hillcrest serves as a critical bridge in a student's academic journey, aiming to prepare them with the fundamental skills necessary for success as they transition into middle school.

353

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLCREST ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	20
Black	61
Asian	5
Two or More	37

White
230 (65.2 %)
Black
61 (17.3 %)
Two or More
37 (10.5 %)
Hispanic
20 (5.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)

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:	BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)681-5300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 62

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 64