HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hillside Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clover Park School District school district, located in JBLM, WA with about 538 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 31 teachers, Hillside Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Hillside Elementary School is located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington and serves as part of the Clover Park School District. As a school situated on a military installation, it is uniquely positioned to support the families of service members. The school emphasizes a supportive, inclusive environment designed to address the specific academic and social-emotional needs of military-connected students, who often face the challenges of frequent relocations and parental deployments.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering a community-oriented atmosphere where staff and families work closely together to ensure student success. Hillside Elementary focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that promotes both academic achievement and character development. By integrating resources tailored to the military lifestyle, the school strives to provide stability and continuity for its students, helping them thrive in a diverse and high-mobility setting.

For more information, contact Hillside Elementary School at (253) 583-5280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.