Hillcrest El Sch

2601 Bond Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026

592 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School, located at 2601 Bond Ave in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Upper Darby School District. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their formative elementary years. The school emphasizes a foundational curriculum designed to prepare children for future academic success while promoting a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning.

The school is an integral part of the Drexel Hill community, often serving as a hub for local families and participating in district-wide initiatives. Like other schools in the Upper Darby system, Hillcrest focuses on maintaining a diverse and inclusive atmosphere, striving to meet the individual needs of its student body through various instructional strategies and community resources. Its location provides convenient access for families within the residential areas of Upper Darby, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, quality public education to its constituents.

592

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	50
Black	252
Asian	48
Two or More	56
American Indian	2

Black
252 (42.6 %)
White
184 (31.1 %)
Two or More
56 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
50 (8.4 %)
Asian
48 (8.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Upper Darby SD
Phone:	(610)853-4520
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 113