Hillcrest Elementary School

1045 Hilltop Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
338 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#451 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
28%
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40-44%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
32%
21%
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Black
7%
6%
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White
44%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked #451 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Hillcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Hillcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School, Schwegler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
338 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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