Hillcrest Primary School

1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hillcrest Primary School serves 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Hillcrest Primary School's student population of 491 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hillcrest Primary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
21%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
59%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hillcrest Primary School?
491 students attend Hillcrest Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hillcrest Primary School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Primary School?
Hillcrest Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Primary School offer ?
Hillcrest Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Primary School part of?
Hillcrest Primary School is part of Shawano School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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