- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Harbor, WA
Hillcrest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530594002264
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Oak Harbor · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Oak Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Oak Harbor School District · Washington
NCES ID 530594002264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hillcrest Elementary held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530594002264 · Oak Harbor, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 14.8:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Harbor High School (1,562 students)
Hillcrest Elementary held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Harbor Hig
Oak Harbor High School
1,562 students
- Oak Harbor Int
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
767 students
- North Whidbey
North Whidbey Middle School
705 students
- This school 460
Hillcrest Elementary
460 students
- Crescent Harbo 419
Crescent Harbor Elem
419 students
- Oak Harbor Ele 411
Oak Harbor Elementary
411 students
What this shows Hillcrest Elementary reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Elementary compares
Hillcrest Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Washington - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,813
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 13.5%
Asian 7.0%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Hillcrest Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oak Harbor School District reports $18,813 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Harbor Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Whidbey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crescent Harbor Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Harbor Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | 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
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Oak Harbor
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
Standard public school
767 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Crescent Harbor Elem
Standard public school
419 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Olympic View Elem
Standard public school
411 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Broad View Elementary
Standard public school
369 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elementary
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Harbor, WA. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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?
22.5% of students at Hillcrest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Elementary is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Oak Harbor, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 elementary schools in Oak Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Oak Harbor, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oak Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Harbor School District?
Besides Hillcrest Elementary, Oak Harbor School District also operates Oak Harbor High School (1,562 students), Oak Harbor Intermediate School (767 students), and North Whidbey Middle School (705 students). See the Oak Harbor School District district page for the complete list.