- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 35.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomington, MN
Hillcrest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270579002292
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Bloomington, MN.
School address
District: Bloomington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270579002292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Hillcrest Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 270579002292 · Bloomington, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 14.9:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students)
Hillcrest Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Seni
Jefferson Senior High
1,684 students
- Kennedy Senior
Kennedy Senior High
1,578 students
- Olson Middle
Olson Middle
762 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle
711 students
- Valley View Mi 647
Valley View Middle
647 students
- This school 373
Hillcrest Elementary
373 students
What this shows Hillcrest Elementary reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Elementary compares
Hillcrest Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Hillcrest Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Bloomington Public School District reports $17,232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elementary
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest Elementary?
26.1% of students at Hillcrest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Elementary is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Bloomington, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Bloomington, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomington Public School District?
Besides Hillcrest Elementary, Bloomington Public School District also operates Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students), Kennedy Senior High (1,578 students), and Olson Middle (762 students). See the Bloomington Public School District district page for the complete list.