Enrollment
353
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Moline, IL
Hillcrest Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171317001562
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in East Moline · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 353
- students enrolled
Hillcrest Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in East Moline, IL.
School address
District: East Moline Sd 37 · Illinois
NCES ID 171317001562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillcrest Elem School
Hillcrest Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in East Moline, Illinois, enrolling 353 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among East Moline's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenview Middle School (1,092 students): Hillcrest Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 11.6:1).
East Moline Sd 37 also operates Glenview Middle School (1,092 students) and Ridgewood Elem School (407 students) alongside Hillcrest Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillcrest Elem School compares
Hillcrest Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$18,766
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.6%
White 24.1%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Hillcrest Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Moline Sd 37, which includes Hillcrest Elem School.
$18,766
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 42.1%
Federal 16.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hillcrest Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowlesburg Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wells Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Moline Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar elementary schools in East Moline
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elem School
How many students attend Hillcrest Elem School?
Hillcrest Elem School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Moline, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower 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 Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment, in East Moline, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elem School?
Hillcrest Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillcrest Elem School rank among elementary schools in East Moline?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in East Moline, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in East Moline on the city page.
Is Hillcrest Elem School a good school?
Hillcrest Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Moline Sd 37?
Besides Hillcrest Elem School, East Moline Sd 37 also operates Glenview Middle School (1,092 students), Ridgewood Elem School (407 students), and Bowlesburg Elem School (324 students). See the East Moline Sd 37 district page for the complete list.
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