- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Temple Hills, MD
Hillcrest Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001060
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Heights Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Temple Hills · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Heights Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Temple Hills, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Hillcrest Heights Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 240051001060 · Temple Hills, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 12.9:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Hillcrest Heights Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 388
Hillcrest Heights Elementary
388 students
What this shows Hillcrest Heights Elementary reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Heights Elementary compares
Hillcrest Heights Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 30% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in Maryland - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Hillcrest Heights Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Temple Hills
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Panorama Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Allenwood Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Samuel Chase Elementary
Standard public school
355 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Overlook Elementary
Standard public school
255 students 10.6:1 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Heights Elementary
How many students attend Hillcrest Heights Elementary?
Hillcrest Heights Elementary has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Temple Hills, MD. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Heights Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% 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 Heights Elementary?
63.5% of students at Hillcrest Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Heights Elementary is African American at 62.6% of enrollment, in Temple Hills, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Heights Elementary?
Hillcrest Heights 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).
How does Hillcrest Heights Elementary rank among schools in Temple Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Heights Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Temple Hills, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Temple Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Hillcrest Heights Elementary, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.