Hilltop Elementary School

1855 Rohrson Rd
Elgin, IL 60120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hilltop Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hilltop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hilltop Elementary School's student population of 498 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Hilltop Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilltop Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1489 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
26%
27%
29%
30%
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
6%
Hispanic
43%
28%
Black
9%
17%
White
22%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hilltop Elementary School's ranking?
Hilltop Elementary School is ranked #1489 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary School?
498 students attend Hilltop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hilltop Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hilltop Elementary School offer ?
Hilltop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hilltop Elementary School part of?
Hilltop Elementary School is part of School District U-46.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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