- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Hillcrest El
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481662005695
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #107 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest El has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest El ranks #107 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Hillcrest El held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 481662005695 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 11.8:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Valle H S (3,641 students)
Hillcrest El held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Valle H S
Del Valle H S
3,641 students
- Del Valle Midd 895
Del Valle Middle
895 students
- Dailey Middle 767
Dailey Middle
767 students
- John P Ojeda M 759
John P Ojeda Middle
759 students
- Del Valle El 726
Del Valle El
726 students
- This school 376
Hillcrest El
376 students
What this shows Hillcrest El reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest El compares
Hillcrest El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,030
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 86.7%
White 6.1%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Hillcrest El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Del Valle Isd reports $13,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Valle H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Valle Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dailey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John P Ojeda Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Valle El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest El
How many students attend Hillcrest El?
Hillcrest El has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest El is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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?
89.4% of students at Hillcrest El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest El?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest El is Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest El?
Hillcrest El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest El ranks #107 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Del Valle Isd?
Besides Hillcrest El, Del Valle Isd also operates Del Valle H S (3,641 students), Del Valle Middle (895 students), and Dailey Middle (767 students). See the Del Valle Isd district page for the complete list.