- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171371001683
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hillcrest Elem School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 171371001683 · Elgin, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 20.4:1 · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Hillcrest Elem School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.4 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
- South Elgin Hi
South Elgin High School
2,665 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
2,576 students
- Larkin High Sc
Larkin High School
2,174 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,037 students
- Streamwood Hig
Streamwood High School
1,890 students
- This school 509
Hillcrest Elem School
509 students
What this shows Hillcrest Elem School reports 509 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 46% | 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
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
$19,216
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
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.
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
District finance for Sd U-46 reports $19,216 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- 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 19.2:1 students per teacher
Channing Memorial Elem School
Standard public school
491 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Ronald D O Neal
Standard public school
445 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Otter Creek Elem School
Standard public school
437 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elem School
Standard public school
395 students 17.2:1 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 (~509 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elem School is 20.4:1, which is 46% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% 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 16/100 (lower 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 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.
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.