- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brookings, SD
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elementary - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 460852000085
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Brookings · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 has class sizes larger than 76% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary - 04 ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Brookings, SD.
School address
District: Brookings School District 05-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460852000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 460852000085 · Brookings, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 15.8:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookings High School - 01 (979 students)
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookings High
Brookings High School - 01
979 students
- George S. Mick
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
780 students
- Camelot Interm
Camelot Intermediate - 06
523 students
- Dakota Prairie
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
509 students
- Medary Element 358
Medary Elementary - 05
358 students
- This school 316
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
316 students
What this shows Hillcrest Elementary - 04 reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Elementary - 04 compares
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 24% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 76% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,811
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.8%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Hillcrest Elementary - 04 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Brookings School District 05-1 reports $11,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest Elementary - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camelot Intermediate - 06 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medary Elementary - 05 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest Elementary - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Brookings
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elementary - 04
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary - 04?
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brookings, SD. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary - 04 is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest Elementary - 04?
22.0% of students at Hillcrest Elementary - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Elementary - 04?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Elementary - 04 is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Brookings, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elementary - 04?
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Elementary - 04 rank among elementary schools in Brookings?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary - 04 ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Brookings, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brookings on the city page.
What other schools are in Brookings School District 05-1?
Besides Hillcrest Elementary - 04, Brookings School District 05-1 also operates Brookings High School - 01 (979 students), George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 (780 students), and Camelot Intermediate - 06 (523 students). See the Brookings School District 05-1 district page for the complete list.