Hillcrest Elementary School

1045 Hilltop Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30% in KS
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (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 415 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#367 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
35-39%
31%
40-44%
32%
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
28%
22%
Black
9%
7%
White
42%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked #367 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
415 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 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 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
In what neighborhood is Hillcrest Elementary School located?
Hillcrest Elementary School is located in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Lawrence, KS.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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