HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hillcrest Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Obion County school district, located in Troy, TN with about 562 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Hillcrest Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hillcrest Elementary, located at 605 South Main Street in Troy, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Obion County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering the academic and social development of students in their early formative years. The school is situated in a central location in Troy, functioning as a vital community hub where educators, students, and families collaborate to support early learning milestones and prepare children for their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Hillcrest Elementary is characterized by a commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive environment tailored to the needs of young learners. By emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students. As part of a small-town school district, Hillcrest maintains a close-knit atmosphere, leveraging its modest size to provide personalized attention and a sense of belonging for every student who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact Hillcrest Elementary at (731) 536-4222 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

605 South Main ST
Troy, TN 38260
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HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Troy, TN with about 562 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Obion County
Total Students:
562
Teachers:
36
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 562 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
96.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
Black or African American
1.4%
Two or more races
0.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
45.4%
Male
54.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.