HILLCREST SCHOOL

www.peekskillcsd.org

560 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Hillcrest School is a primary educational facility located at 4 Horton Drive in Peekskill, New York, and serves as a key component of the Peekskill City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for young students, focusing on building a strong academic foundation while promoting social and emotional development. Through a curriculum aligned with state standards, Hillcrest emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring that students are prepared for the transitions ahead in their educational journey.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a significant emphasis on community engagement and the "Peekskill Pride" spirit that characterizes the district. By leveraging resources from the Peekskill City School District, Hillcrest provides students with access to various programs designed to enrich their classroom experiences, including technology integration and arts exposure. The school’s administration and faculty work closely with families to maintain a collaborative partnership, aiming to nurture every student’s potential in a safe, structured, and welcoming neighborhood setting.

560

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLCREST SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	423
Black	66
Asian	6
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
423 (75.5 %)
Black
66 (11.8 %)
White
46 (8.2 %)
Two or More
18 (3.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
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:	PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)739-2284
Website:	http://www.peekskillcsd.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 257

Grade 5 292