Hillcrest Elementary - 04

www.brookings.k12.sd.us

305 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary, located at 304 15th Ave in Brookings, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational institution within the Brookings School District. As part of a community-focused district, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment that fosters academic growth and social development for elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and character development, preparing them for their future academic journeys.

The institution operates under the broader mission of the Brookings School District, which prioritizes student success, community engagement, and the integration of modern educational standards. By maintaining a connection to the district’s central resources and educational philosophy, Hillcrest Elementary strives to create a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, curriculum updates, or faculty contact details can visit the official district website at http://www.brookings.k12.sd.us.

305

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elementary - 04
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	24
Black	3
Asian	12
Two or More	28
American Indian	8

White
230 (75.4 %)
Two or More
28 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
24 (7.9 %)
Asian
12 (3.9 %)
American Indian
8 (2.6 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Brookings School District 05-1
Phone:	(605)696-4600
Website:	http://www.brookings.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 101

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 69