HILLTOP ELEMENTARY

3201 68TH ST E
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076

www.isd199.org

574 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hilltop Elementary is a public school located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, serving as part of the Inver Grove Heights Community Schools district (ISD 199). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being. By focusing on a "whole-child" approach, Hilltop aims to prepare its students for future success through a curriculum that balances core subjects with opportunities for creativity and community engagement.

The school benefits from being part of a tight-knit district that prioritizes small-community values alongside modern educational standards. Hilltop Elementary is known for its commitment to inclusive practices, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds receive the support they need to thrive. Through strong partnerships with families and the broader Inver Grove Heights community, the school works to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, build lasting friendships, and develop the fundamental skills necessary for their transition into middle school.

574

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLTOP ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	162
Black	86
Asian	21
Two or More	59
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
242 (42.2 %)
Hispanic
162 (28.2 %)
Black
86 (15.0 %)
Two or More
59 (10.3 %)
Asian
21 (3.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SCHOOLS
Phone:	(651)306-7400
Website:	http://www.isd199.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 106

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 92