Enrollment
509
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elgin, IL
Hillcrest Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171371001683
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elem School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 509
- students enrolled
Hillcrest Elem School has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elem School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+40% 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 Elgin, Illinois, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Illinois schools and 40% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 509 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Elgin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr (499 students): Hillcrest Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 15.6:1).
Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students) and Elgin High School (2,576 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 40% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$17,947
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 509 Top 29% in Illinois - larger than 71% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 19.6:1 +40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171371001683
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.8%
White 12.2%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Hillcrest Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.6%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd U-46, which includes Hillcrest Elem School.
$17,947
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 48.7%
Federal 7.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Elgin
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
Standard public school
499 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Channing Memorial Elem School
Standard public school
491 students 12:1 students per teacher
Ronald D O Neal
Standard public school
445 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Otter Creek Elem School
Standard public school
437 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elem School
Standard public school
395 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elem School
How many students attend Hillcrest Elem School?
Hillcrest Elem School has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elgin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elem School is 19.6:1, which is 40% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Elgin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elem School?
Hillcrest Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elem School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Elgin, 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 Elgin on the city page.
Is Hillcrest Elem School a good school?
Hillcrest Elem School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of 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 Sd U-46?
Besides Hillcrest Elem School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.