- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lagrange, GA
Hillcrest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130000101706
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Lagrange, GA.
School address
District: Troup County · Georgia
NCES ID 130000101706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Hillcrest Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130000101706 · Lagrange, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 15:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lagrange High School (1,399 students)
Hillcrest Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lagrange High
Lagrange High School
1,399 students
- Troup County H
Troup County High School
1,272 students
- Long Cane Midd
Long Cane Middle School
988 students
- Gardner-Newman
Gardner-Newman Middle School
963 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
930 students
- This school 390
Hillcrest Elementary School
390 students
What this shows Hillcrest Elementary School reports 390 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 Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 44% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$13,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Hillcrest Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troup County reports $13,298 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagrange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troup County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Cane Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardner-Newman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Larger | Higher 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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Lagrange
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Franklin Forest Elementary
Standard public school
690 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
Standard public school
656 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Rosemont Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School
Standard public school
252 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elementary School
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lagrange, GA. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest Elementary School?
33.9% of students at Hillcrest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Elementary School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Lagrange, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Lagrange, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lagrange on the city page.
What other schools are in Troup County?
Besides Hillcrest Elementary School, Troup County also operates Lagrange High School (1,399 students), Troup County High School (1,272 students), and Long Cane Middle School (988 students). See the Troup County district page for the complete list.