Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillcrest Elementary serves the northeast area of Gillette, WY, covering approximately 3.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We aspire to empower our students for success.
School Rankings
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked #213 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Hillcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Hillcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlark Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
370 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
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 Campbell County School District #1.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
It's a nice schools. I like it.
5 10/10/2025
I used to go to school here and everyone is great. The kids are great the staff is great and I can't imagine what I would have been like if I hadn't gone there and I would 110% for your kid to go here.
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