- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch shrank from 807 students in 2022-23 to 766 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 421794000705 · North Huntingdon, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 16.4:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwin Shs (1,671 students)
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch shrank from 807 students in 2022-23 to 766 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwin Shs
Norwin Shs
1,671 students
- Norwin Ms
Norwin Ms
819 students
- This school
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
755 students
- Sunset Valley 448
Sunset Valley El Sch
448 students
- Stewartsville 422
Stewartsville El Sch
422 students
- Hahntown El Sc 419
Hahntown El Sch
419 students
What this shows Hillcrest Intermediate Sch reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Intermediate Sch compares
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,697
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Norwin Sd reports $14,697 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~755 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), down 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.