Enrollment
108
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenosha, WI
Hillcrest School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550732002317
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #24 of 28
- schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 91.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest School ranks #24 of 28 schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732002317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+138% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillcrest School
Hillcrest School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, enrolling 108 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Hillcrest School is leaner than roughly 96% of Wisconsin schools and 42% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 91.7% of students qualify for free meals, 138% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 108 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #18, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 88.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 38 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 108 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kenosha's public schools, it stands alongside Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum (988 students): Hillcrest School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 13.5:1).
Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students) and Bradford High (1,453 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 Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 42% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.7% | ▲ 138% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 138% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 4% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.0%
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
$14,309
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
White 16.7%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Hillcrest School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenosha School District, which includes Hillcrest School.
$14,309
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 56.2%
Federal 13.7%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Kenosha
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Standard public school
988 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nash Elementary
Standard public school
576 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Harborside Academy
Standard public school
572 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Somers Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Strange Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~108 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest School
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has 108 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Kenosha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School is 8.3:1, which is 42% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 47% 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 School?
91.7% of students at Hillcrest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest School is African American at 48.1% of enrollment, in Kenosha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest School ranks #24 of 28 schools in Kenosha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kenosha on the city page.
Is Hillcrest School a good school?
Hillcrest School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Kenosha School District?
Besides Hillcrest School, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Bradford High (1,453 students), and Tremper High (1,417 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.
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