- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shawano, WI
Hillcrest Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551362002819
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest Primary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Shawano · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest Primary School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Shawano, WI.
School address
District: Shawano School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551362002819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Hillcrest Primary School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 551362002819 · Shawano, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 13.9:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawano High (702 students)
Hillcrest Primary School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawano High
Shawano High
702 students
- This school
Hillcrest Primary School
472 students
- Shawano Commun
Shawano Community Middle
436 students
- Brener Element
Brener Elementary
389 students
- Leads Primary 80
Leads Primary Charter School
80 students
What this shows Hillcrest Primary School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest Primary School compares
Hillcrest Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$12,689
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.9%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Hillcrest Primary School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Shawano School District reports $12,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawano Community Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brener Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leads Primary Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Shawano
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Primary School
How many students attend Hillcrest Primary School?
Hillcrest Primary School has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shawano, WI. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Primary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Primary School?
51.1% of students at Hillcrest Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest Primary School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Shawano, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest Primary School?
Hillcrest Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Shawano?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Shawano, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shawano on the city page.
What other schools are in Shawano School District?
Besides Hillcrest Primary School, Shawano School District also operates Shawano High (702 students), Shawano Community Middle (436 students), and Brener Elementary (389 students). See the Shawano School District district page for the complete list.