Enrollment
755
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Huntingdon, PA
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Intermediate Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421794000705
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in North Huntingdon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch has class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Intermediate Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in North Huntingdon, PA.
School address
District: Norwin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421794000705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest Intermediate Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, enrolling 755 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.4:1 is larger than about 88% of Pennsylvania schools and 21% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 755 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 513 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #367, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Norwin Sd spends $13,510 per pupil, 25% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among North Huntingdon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sunset Valley El Sch (448 students): Hillcrest Intermediate Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.4:1 vs 17.9:1).
Norwin Sd also operates Norwin Shs (1,671 students) and Norwin Ms (819 students) alongside Hillcrest Intermediate Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillcrest Intermediate Sch compares
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 53% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Hillcrest Intermediate Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwin Sd, which includes Hillcrest Intermediate Sch.
$13,510
Per student
-25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 38.5%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hillcrest Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwin Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwin Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Valley El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewartsville El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahntown El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest Intermediate Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in North Huntingdon
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sunset Valley El Sch
Standard public school
448 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Stewartsville El Sch
Standard public school
422 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Hahntown El Sch
Standard public school
419 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Terrace El Sch
Standard public school
417 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
How many students attend Hillcrest Intermediate Sch?
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch has 755 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Huntingdon, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Intermediate Sch is 16.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest Intermediate Sch?
27.5% of students at Hillcrest Intermediate Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Intermediate Sch is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in North Huntingdon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Intermediate Sch?
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillcrest Intermediate Sch rank among elementary schools in North Huntingdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Intermediate Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in North Huntingdon, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Huntingdon on the city page.
Is Hillcrest Intermediate Sch a good school?
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Norwin Sd?
Besides Hillcrest Intermediate Sch, Norwin Sd also operates Norwin Shs (1,671 students), Norwin Ms (819 students), and Sunset Valley El Sch (448 students). See the Norwin Sd district page for the complete list.
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