- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harlowton, MT
Hillcrest School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301347000401
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Harlowton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 195
- students enrolled
Hillcrest School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Harlowton, MT.
School address
District: Harlowton K-12 · Montana
NCES ID 301347000401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Hillcrest School grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 301347000401 · Harlowton, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlowton High School (66 students)
Hillcrest School grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 16.3 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
- This school
Hillcrest School
195 students
- Harlowton High 66
Harlowton High School
66 students
- Hillcrest 7-8 37
Hillcrest 7-8
37 students
What this shows Hillcrest School reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest School compares
Hillcrest School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 31% | - | - |
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.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 66% in Montana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$19,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Hillcrest School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Harlowton K-12 reports $19,101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlowton High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest 7-8 | Smaller | 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
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest School
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has 195 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harlowton, MT. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower 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 87.2% of enrollment, in Harlowton, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Harlowton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Harlowton, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harlowton K-12?
Besides Hillcrest School, Harlowton K-12 also operates Harlowton High School (66 students) and Hillcrest 7-8 (37 students). See the Harlowton K-12 district page for the complete list.