Enrollment
472
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest Primary School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillcrest Primary School
Hillcrest Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Shawano, Wisconsin, enrolling 472 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 472 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 269 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #263, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Shawano's public schools, it stands alongside Leads Primary Charter School (80 students): Hillcrest Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 40:1).
Shawano School District also operates Shawano High (702 students) and Shawano Community Middle (436 students) alongside Hillcrest Primary School.
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 Primary School compares
Hillcrest Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,643
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shawano School District, which includes Hillcrest Primary School.
$14,643
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 45.9%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hillcrest Primary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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