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Hillcrest Elementary School

1045 Bennett Street
American Falls, ID 83211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
374 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
(18-19)
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
45-49%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hillcrest Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
51%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
46%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hillcrest Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillcrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
374 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of American Falls Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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