- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oneida, WI
Hillcrest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551233001598
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 434
- students enrolled
Hillcrest Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pulaski Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551233001598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Hillcrest Elementary grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 551233001598 · Oneida, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 18.1:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Pulaski High (1,165 students)
Hillcrest Elementary grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pulaski High
Pulaski High
1,165 students
- Pulaski Commun
Pulaski Community Middle
846 students
- Glenbrook Elem
Glenbrook Elementary
519 students
- Sunnyside Elem
Sunnyside Elementary
497 students
- This school 434
Hillcrest Elementary
434 students
- Lannoye Elemen 288
Lannoye Elementary
288 students
What this shows Hillcrest Elementary reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Elementary compares
Hillcrest Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 53% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$12,715
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 434 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 76.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Hillcrest Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Pulaski Community School District reports $12,715 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Community Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenbrook Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lannoye Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Elementary
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oneida, WI. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest Elementary?
18.1% of students at Hillcrest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Elementary is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Oneida, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Pulaski Community School District?
Besides Hillcrest Elementary, Pulaski Community School District also operates Pulaski High (1,165 students), Pulaski Community Middle (846 students), and Glenbrook Elementary (519 students). See the Pulaski Community School District district page for the complete list.