- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dearborn Heights, MI
Hillcrest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260001603913
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Dearborn Heights · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Dearborn Heights, MI.
School address
District: Crestwood School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001603913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Hillcrest Elementary School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 260001603913 · Dearborn Heights, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 13.4:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestwood High School (1,272 students)
Hillcrest Elementary School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestwood High
Crestwood High School
1,272 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle School
1,139 students
- Kinloch Elemen
Kinloch Elementary School
557 students
- Highview Eleme 395
Highview Elementary School
395 students
- This school 309
Hillcrest Elementary School
309 students
- Crestwood Acce 30
Crestwood Accelerated Program
30 students
What this shows Hillcrest Elementary School reports 309 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$16,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
African American 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Hillcrest Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Crestwood School District reports $16,301 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinloch Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Accelerated Program | Smaller | Lower 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
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elementary School
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dearborn Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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?
81.2% of students at Hillcrest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Dearborn Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 School rank among elementary schools in Dearborn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Dearborn Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dearborn Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Crestwood School District?
Besides Hillcrest Elementary School, Crestwood School District also operates Crestwood High School (1,272 students), Riverside Middle School (1,139 students), and Kinloch Elementary School (557 students). See the Crestwood School District district page for the complete list.