Enrollment
546
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillcrest Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Dublin, Georgia, enrolling 546 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Georgia schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 546 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 432 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #431, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 546 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 33.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dublin's public schools, it stands alongside East Laurens Primary School (627 students): Hillcrest Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 14.9:1).
Dublin City also operates Dublin Middle School (634 students) and Dublin High School (596 students) alongside Hillcrest Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Hillcrest Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dublin City, which includes Hillcrest Elementary.
$15,661
Per student
+13%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 29.2%
Federal 33.6%
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 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
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~546 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hillcrest Elementary a good school?
Hillcrest Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia 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 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.
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