Hillcrest Elementary School

400 East Watts Avenue
Enterprise, AL 36330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 768 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 768 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
768 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#164 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
51%
29%
63%
47%
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
21%
32%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked #164 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hillcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Hillcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holly Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
768 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Enterprise City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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