- Enrollment
- 2,205
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Stevens, WA
Hillcrest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530420000651
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Lake Stevens · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Washington
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Lake Stevens, WA.
School address
District: Lake Stevens School District · Washington
NCES ID 530420000651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hillcrest Elementary School held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.8 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 530420000651 · Lake Stevens, WA Other · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 20:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students)
Hillcrest Elementary School held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.8 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Stevens S
Lake Stevens Sr High School
2,205 students
- Cavelero Mid H
Cavelero Mid High School
1,490 students
- North Lake Mid 856
North Lake Middle School
856 students
- This school 842
Hillcrest Elementary School
842 students
- Lake Stevens M 709
Lake Stevens Middle School
709 students
- Stevens Creek 701
Stevens Creek Elementary
701 students
What this shows Hillcrest Elementary School reports 842 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 61% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 842 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 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 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Hillcrest Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Stevens School District reports $16,485 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cavelero Mid High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Stevens Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevens Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Lake Stevens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cavelero Mid High School
Standard public school
1,490 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Sunnycrest Elementary School
Standard public school
695 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Skyline Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
259 students 51.8:1 students per teacher
Homelink
Alternative education program
31 students 15.5:1 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 (~842 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elementary School
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has 842 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Stevens, WA. CCD year-over-year: 769 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest Elementary School?
17.4% of students at Hillcrest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Elementary School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Lake Stevens, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Lake Stevens?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Lake Stevens, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake Stevens on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Stevens School District?
Besides Hillcrest Elementary School, Lake Stevens School District also operates Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students), Cavelero Mid High School (1,490 students), and North Lake Middle School (856 students). See the Lake Stevens School District district page for the complete list.