Hillcrest Primary School serves 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Attendance Zone: Hillcrest Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Shawano school district, covering approximately 166.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest Primary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillcrest Primary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
20%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
55%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hillcrest Primary School?
472 students attend Hillcrest Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hillcrest Primary School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest Primary School?
Hillcrest Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Primary School offer ?
Hillcrest Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillcrest Primary School part of?
Hillcrest Primary School is part of Shawano School District.
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