Enrollment
449
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Bend, OR
Hillcrest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410882000219
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in North Bend · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in North Bend, OR.
School address
District: North Bend Sd 13 · Oregon
NCES ID 410882000219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillcrest Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in North Bend, Oregon, enrolling 449 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 449 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 301 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #123.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Bend Sd 13 spends $8,274 per pupil, 54% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among North Bend's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Bay Elementary School (352 students): Hillcrest Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 12.6:1).
North Bend Sd 13 also operates Evergreen Virtual Academy (794 students) and North Bend Senior High School (690 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Oregon - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.0%
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
$8,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Hillcrest Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Bend Sd 13, which includes Hillcrest Elementary School.
$8,274
Per student
-54%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.2%
State 72.3%
Federal 11.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Virtual Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Bend Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Bend Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Bay Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in North Bend
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elementary School
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Bend, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher 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?
67.7% of students at Hillcrest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Elementary School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in North Bend, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 public schools in North Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in North Bend, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Bend on the city page.
Is Hillcrest Elementary School a good school?
Hillcrest Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 North Bend Sd 13?
Besides Hillcrest Elementary School, North Bend Sd 13 also operates Evergreen Virtual Academy (794 students), North Bend Senior High School (690 students), and North Bend Middle School (477 students). See the North Bend Sd 13 district page for the complete list.
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