Hillcrest Elementary School serves 237 students in grades 1-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
237 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
237 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Big Rapids ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools School District.
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