- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · American Falls, ID
Hillcrest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160006000005
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in American Falls · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in American Falls, ID.
School address
District: American Falls Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160006000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hillcrest Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 160006000005 · American Falls, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 15.5:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: American Falls High School (436 students)
Hillcrest Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Falls
American Falls High School
436 students
- This school
Hillcrest Elementary School
357 students
- J.R. Simplot E
J.R. Simplot Elementary School
350 students
- William Thomas
William Thomas Middle School
333 students
- American Falls 38
American Falls Academy
38 students
What this shows Hillcrest Elementary School reports 357 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 Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 75% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Idaho - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,408
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 44.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Hillcrest Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for American Falls Joint District reports $12,408 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Falls High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.R. Simplot Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Thomas Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Falls Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elementary School
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in American Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 1% 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 School?
51.3% of students at Hillcrest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in American Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hillcrest Elementary School rank among public schools in American Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in American Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in American Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in American Falls Joint District?
Besides Hillcrest Elementary School, American Falls Joint District also operates American Falls High School (436 students), J.R. Simplot Elementary School (350 students), and William Thomas Middle School (333 students). See the American Falls Joint District district page for the complete list.