- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Enterprise, AL
Hillcrest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010132000478
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Enterprise · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Enterprise, AL.
School address
District: Enterprise City · Alabama
NCES ID 010132000478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hillcrest Elementary School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 010132000478 · Enterprise, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 17.9:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Enterprise High School (2,177 students)
Hillcrest Elementary School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Enterprise Hig
Enterprise High School
2,177 students
- This school 753
Hillcrest Elementary School
753 students
- Holly Hill Ele 666
Holly Hill Elementary School
666 students
- Brookwood Elem 657
Brookwood Elementary School
657 students
- Coppinville Sc 571
Coppinville School
571 students
- Rucker Bouleva 517
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School
517 students
What this shows Hillcrest Elementary School reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Elementary School compares
Hillcrest Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 14% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Alabama - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$11,632
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
African American 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Hillcrest Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Enterprise City reports $11,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coppinville School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rucker Boulevard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Enterprise
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Holly Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
517 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Harrand Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Pinedale Elementary School
Standard public school
350 students 17.5:1 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 (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elementary School
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has 753 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Enterprise, AL. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest Elementary School?
50.7% of students at Hillcrest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Elementary School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Enterprise, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Enterprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Enterprise, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Enterprise on the city page.
What other schools are in Enterprise City?
Besides Hillcrest Elementary School, Enterprise City also operates Enterprise High School (2,177 students), Holly Hill Elementary School (666 students), and Brookwood Elementary School (657 students). See the Enterprise City district page for the complete list.