Enrollment
309
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillcrest Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, enrolling 309 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 426 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #187.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Crestwood School District also operates Crestwood High School (1,272 students) and Riverside Middle School (1,139 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,175
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crestwood School District, which includes Hillcrest Elementary School.
$14,175
Per student
+5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 70.2%
Federal 10.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, 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 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.
Is Hillcrest Elementary School a good school?
Hillcrest Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan 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 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.
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