- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nederland, TX
Hillcrest El
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483228003579
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Nederland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest El has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Nederland, TX.
School address
District: Nederland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483228003579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+125 students YoY
Hillcrest El grew from 576 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (+21.7%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+125 students YoY 483228003579 · Nederland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 18.4:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Nederland H S (1,500 students)
Hillcrest El grew from 576 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (+21.7%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 46.6 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
- Nederland H S
Nederland H S
1,500 students
- Helena Park El
Helena Park El
760 students
- This school
Hillcrest El
717 students
- Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle
678 students
- Central Middle 556
Central Middle
556 students
- Langham El 553
Langham El
553 students
What this shows Hillcrest El reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest El compares
Hillcrest El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,374
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 717 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
White 19.7%
Asian 11.2%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Hillcrest El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nederland Isd reports $11,374 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nederland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helena Park El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langham El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest El
How many students attend Hillcrest El?
Hillcrest El has 717 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nederland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), up 125.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest El is 18.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest El?
65.8% 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 54.4% of enrollment, in Nederland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest El?
Hillcrest El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Nederland?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Nederland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nederland on the city page.
What other schools are in Nederland Isd?
Besides Hillcrest El, Nederland Isd also operates Nederland H S (1,500 students), Helena Park El (760 students), and Wilson Middle (678 students). See the Nederland Isd district page for the complete list.