- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dublin, GA
Hillcrest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130187004061
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Dublin · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Dublin, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Hillcrest Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 130187004061 · Dublin, GA Other · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 17.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Dublin Middle School (634 students)
Hillcrest Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dublin Middle
Dublin Middle School
634 students
- Dublin High Sc
Dublin High School
596 students
- Susie Dasher
Susie Dasher
554 students
- This school
Hillcrest Elementary
546 students
- Moore Street F 40
Moore Street Facility
40 students
What this shows Hillcrest Elementary reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Elementary compares
Hillcrest Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Georgia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$17,579
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.8%
White 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Hillcrest Elementary is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Dublin City reports $17,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dublin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susie Dasher | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moore Street Facility | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Dublin
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elementary
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary has 546 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dublin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest Elementary?
100.0% of students at Hillcrest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Elementary is African American at 82.8% of enrollment, in Dublin, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 rank among schools in Dublin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Dublin, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dublin on the city page.
What other schools are in Dublin City?
Besides Hillcrest Elementary, Dublin City also operates Dublin Middle School (634 students), Dublin High School (596 students), and Susie Dasher (554 students). See the Dublin City district page for the complete list.