- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morristown, TN
Hillcrest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470000101929
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Morristown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 647
- students enrolled
Hillcrest Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary ranks #6 of 8 schools in Morristown, TN.
School address
District: Hamblen County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470000101929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Hillcrest Elementary grew from 604 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 470000101929 · Morristown, TN Other · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown East High (1,468 students)
Hillcrest Elementary grew from 604 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morristown Eas
Morristown East High
1,468 students
- Morristown Wes
Morristown West High
1,458 students
- This school
Hillcrest Elementary
647 students
- Manley Element
Manley Elementary
646 students
- Meadowview Mid
Meadowview Middle School
611 students
- Lincoln Height
Lincoln Heights Middle School
602 students
What this shows Hillcrest Elementary reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Elementary compares
Hillcrest Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 647 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.6%
White 27.5%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Hillcrest Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Hamblen County reports $10,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown East High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morristown West High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manley Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Heights Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Morristown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Manley Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Fairview Marguerite
Standard public school
490 students 14:1 students per teacher
West Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Union Heights Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Witt Elementary
Standard public school
225 students 13.2:1 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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elementary
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary has 647 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morristown, TN. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment, in Morristown, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 rank among schools in Morristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary ranks #6 of 8 schools in Morristown, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamblen County?
Besides Hillcrest Elementary, Hamblen County also operates Morristown East High (1,468 students), Morristown West High (1,458 students), and Manley Elementary (646 students). See the Hamblen County district page for the complete list.