Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School serves the southwest part of Prospect, KY, covering an area of approximately 12.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and some living up to 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 627 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
627 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 1250 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.5%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School?
627 students attend Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School?
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Oldham County School District.
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