- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocala, FL
Hillcrest
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126001278
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 29
- schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest ranks #4 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hillcrest held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120126001278 · Ocala, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 5.4:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Hillcrest held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 162
Hillcrest
162 students
What this shows Hillcrest reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest compares
Hillcrest held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.4:1 | ▼ 70% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$11,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Hillcrest is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~162 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest
How many students attend Hillcrest?
Hillcrest has 162 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Ocala, FL. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest is 5.4:1, which is 70% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 66% 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?
48.1% of students at Hillcrest are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest?
Hillcrest has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 rank among schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest ranks #4 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ocala on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Hillcrest, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.