- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Downers Grove, IL
Hillcrest Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171254001510
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elem School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Downers Grove · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 382
- students enrolled
Hillcrest Elem School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elem School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Downers Grove, IL.
School address
District: Downers Grove Gsd 58 · Illinois
NCES ID 171254001510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Hillcrest Elem School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 171254001510 · Downers Grove, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Herrick Middle School (626 students)
Hillcrest Elem School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herrick Middle
Herrick Middle School
626 students
- Lester Elem Sc
Lester Elem School
531 students
- O Neill Middle
O Neill Middle School
403 students
- This school
Hillcrest Elem School
382 students
- Kingsley Elem
Kingsley Elem School
359 students
- Highland Elem
Highland Elem School
352 students
What this shows Hillcrest Elem School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Elem School compares
Hillcrest Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,037
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 2.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Hillcrest Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Downers Grove Gsd 58 reports $20,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrick Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lester Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| O Neill Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Downers Grove
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lester Elem School
Standard public school
531 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Kingsley Elem School
Standard public school
359 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Highland Elem School
Standard public school
352 students 16:1 students per teacher
Fairmount Elem School
Standard public school
342 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Pierce Downer Elem School
Standard public school
337 students 16:1 students per teacher
Indian Trail Elem School
Standard public school
325 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elem School
How many students attend Hillcrest Elem School?
Hillcrest Elem School has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Downers Grove, IL. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elem School is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Elem School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Downers Grove, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elem School?
Hillcrest Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillcrest Elem School rank among schools in Downers Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elem School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Downers Grove, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Downers Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Downers Grove Gsd 58?
Besides Hillcrest Elem School, Downers Grove Gsd 58 also operates Herrick Middle School (626 students), Lester Elem School (531 students), and O Neill Middle School (403 students). See the Downers Grove Gsd 58 district page for the complete list.