Hillcrest Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025American Falls, Idaho 83211 · American Falls Joint District
#204 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho
#26603 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillcrest Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School is a public elementary located in American Falls, in the American Falls Joint District school district of Idaho, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 357 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 204th of 352 ranked elementary schools in Idaho. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 357.
There are 4 schools in American Falls; Hillcrest Elementary School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hillcrest Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hillcrest Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
J.r. Simplot Elementary School
American Falls · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
350 students · 450 m away
American Falls High School
American Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
436 students · 1.2 km away
William Thomas Middle School
American Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
333 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Idaho with a comparable Enrollment.
North Elementary School
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357 students
Priest River Elementary School
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356 students
Fernan STEM Academy
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356 students
Centennial Elementary School
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358 students
Orofino Elementary School
Orofino · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
356 students
Ridge Crest Elementary School
Blackfoot · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Elementary School a good school?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 47.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #204 of 352 in Idaho. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hillcrest Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #204 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho and #26603 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School had 357 students in 2025.
Is Hillcrest Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Hillcrest Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillcrest Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Hillcrest Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.