- Enrollment
- 4,187
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Drexel Hill, PA
Hillcrest El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422432001966
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Drexel Hill · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest El Sch has class sizes smaller than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Drexel Hill, PA.
School address
District: Upper Darby Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422432001966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Hillcrest El Sch held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 422432001966 · Drexel Hill, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 10:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students)
Hillcrest El Sch held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Darby Sh
Upper Darby Shs
4,187 students
- Beverly Hills 1,475
Beverly Hills Ms
1,475 students
- Drexel Hill Ms 1,244
Drexel Hill Ms
1,244 students
- Highland Park 737
Highland Park El Sch
737 students
- Bywood El Sch 683
Bywood El Sch
683 students
- This school 551
Hillcrest El Sch
551 students
What this shows Hillcrest El Sch reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest El Sch compares
Hillcrest El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 8% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.3%
White 22.9%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 8.9%
Largest group: African American at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Hillcrest El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Darby Sd reports $15,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beverly Hills Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drexel Hill Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bywood El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Drexel Hill
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Garrettford El Sch
Standard public school
529 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr
Standard public school
468 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Charles Kelly El Sch
Standard public school
270 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Aronimink El Sch
Standard public school
264 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest El Sch
How many students attend Hillcrest El Sch?
Hillcrest El Sch has 551 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Drexel Hill, PA. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest El Sch is 10:1, which is 26% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest El Sch?
100.0% of students at Hillcrest El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest El Sch is African American at 46.3% of enrollment, in Drexel Hill, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest El Sch?
Hillcrest El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillcrest El Sch rank among elementary schools in Drexel Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Drexel Hill, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Drexel Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper Darby Sd?
Besides Hillcrest El Sch, Upper Darby Sd also operates Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students), Beverly Hills Ms (1,475 students), and Drexel Hill Ms (1,244 students). See the Upper Darby Sd district page for the complete list.