- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Butte, MT
Hillcrest School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300528000143
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Montana schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Butte · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Montana
- 412
- students enrolled
Hillcrest School has class sizes larger than 97% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Butte, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Hillcrest School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 300528000143 · Butte, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 19.6:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: East Middle School (664 students)
Hillcrest School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
664 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
503 students
- This school
Hillcrest School
412 students
- Emerson School
Emerson School
389 students
- Whittier Schoo
Whittier School
383 students
- Margaret Leary
Margaret Leary School
359 students
What this shows Hillcrest School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest School compares
Hillcrest School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 66% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 97% in Montana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$10,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Hillcrest School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Butte Elem reports $10,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whittier School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret Leary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Butte
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Emerson School
Standard public school
389 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Whittier School
Standard public school
383 students 16:1 students per teacher
Margaret Leary School
Standard public school
359 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Kennedy School
Standard public school
219 students 12.2:1 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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest School
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Butte, MT. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School is 19.6:1, which is 66% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Butte, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 School rank among schools in Butte?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Butte, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Butte on the city page.
What other schools are in Butte Elem?
Besides Hillcrest School, Butte Elem also operates East Middle School (664 students), West Elementary School (503 students), and Emerson School (389 students). See the Butte Elem district page for the complete list.