Enrollment
753
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillcrest Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Enterprise, Alabama, enrolling 753 students.
At 17.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 753 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 369 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #224.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Enterprise's elementary schools, it stands alongside Holly Hill Elementary School (666 students): Hillcrest Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 20.8:1).
Enterprise City also operates Enterprise High School (2,177 students) and Holly Hill Elementary School (666 students) alongside Hillcrest Elementary School.
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 School compares
Hillcrest Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enterprise City, which includes Hillcrest Elementary School.
$11,045
Per student
-12%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 58.3%
Federal 16.2%
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 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
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~753 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hillcrest Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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