- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Hillcrest Elem School grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 171317001562 · East Moline, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenview Middle School (1,092 students)
Hillcrest Elem School grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 22.3 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
- Glenview Middl
Glenview Middle School
1,092 students
- Ridgewood Elem 407
Ridgewood Elem School
407 students
- This school 353
Hillcrest Elem School
353 students
- Bowlesburg Ele 324
Bowlesburg Elem School
324 students
- Wells Elem Sch 307
Wells Elem School
307 students
- East Moline Ea 158
East Moline Early Learning Center
158 students
What this shows Hillcrest Elem School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Elem School compares
Hillcrest Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,587
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
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.
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
District finance for East Moline Sd 37 reports $19,587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~353 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.