Enrollment
521
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Logan, UT
Hillcrest School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490051000350
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Logan · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Logan, UT.
School address
District: Logan City District · Utah
NCES ID 490051000350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillcrest School
Hillcrest School is a mid-sized elementary school in Logan, Utah, enrolling 521 students.
At 21.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 521 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Logan City District also operates Logan High (1,465 students) and Mount Logan Middle (1,114 students) alongside Hillcrest 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 School compares
Hillcrest School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▲ 24% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Utah - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$10,166
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Hillcrest School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Logan City District, which includes Hillcrest School.
$10,166
Per student
+4%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 40.2%
Federal 18.4%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Logan Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodruff School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridger School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellis School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 1,465
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest School
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Logan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest School?
34.7% of students at Hillcrest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Logan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillcrest School rank among elementary schools in Logan?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Logan, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Logan on the city page.
Is Hillcrest School a good school?
Hillcrest School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Logan City District?
Besides Hillcrest School, Logan City District also operates Logan High (1,465 students), Mount Logan Middle (1,114 students), and Woodruff School (560 students). See the Logan City District district page for the complete list.
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