Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Attendance Zone: Hillcrest Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in American Falls, ID, encompassing approximately 942.6 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 16.1 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone extends up to 30.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
54%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
45%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)0.8%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
357 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of American Falls Joint School District.
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