- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawrence, KS
Hillcrest Elem
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200840001368
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elem earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elem ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Lawrence, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Hillcrest Elem grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (+19.9%).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 200840001368 · Lawrence, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 12.3:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students)
Hillcrest Elem grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (+19.9%). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Free
Lawrence Free State High
1,774 students
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High
1,454 students
- Lawrence West 648
Lawrence West Middle School
648 students
- Lawrence South 641
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
641 students
- Langston Hughe 560
Langston Hughes Elem
560 students
- This school 393
Hillcrest Elem
393 students
What this shows Hillcrest Elem reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Elem compares
Hillcrest Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 17% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Kansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$12,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Two or More 14.5%
African American 11.2%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Hillcrest Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence reports $12,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Free State High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Southwest Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Lawrence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Langston Hughes Elem
Standard public school
560 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Sunflower Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Schwegler Elem
Standard public school
434 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Deerfield Elem
Standard public school
433 students 16:1 students per teacher
Quail Run Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Hill Elem
Standard public school
398 students 18.1:1 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elem
How many students attend Hillcrest Elem?
Hillcrest Elem has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawrence, KS. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elem is 12.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Elem?
50.0% of students at Hillcrest Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Elem?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Elem is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Lawrence, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elem?
Hillcrest Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Elem rank among elementary schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elem ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Lawrence, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides Hillcrest Elem, Lawrence also operates Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students), Lawrence High (1,454 students), and Lawrence West Middle School (648 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.