Hillcrest Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Boise, Idaho 83705 · Boise Independent District
#345 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho
#45348 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillcrest Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School is a public elementary located in Boise, in the Boise Independent District school district of Idaho, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 299 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 19.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 345th of 352 ranked elementary schools in Idaho. Its strongest component is students per teacher (40th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 299.
There are 71 schools in Boise; Hillcrest Elementary School ranks 65th of 67 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
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
- 299
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- 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).
Whitney Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
469 students · 1.5 km away
Owyhee Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
167 students · 1.7 km away
Monroe Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
206 students · 1.9 km away
Grace Jordan Elementary
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
402 students · 1.9 km away
Borah Senior High School
Boise · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,308 students · 2.0 km away
South Junior High School
Boise · Public middle · Grades 7–9
533 students · 2.2 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
228 students · 2.3 km away
Hawthorne Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
264 students · 2.5 km away
Peace Valley Charter School
Boise · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
192 students · 3.2 km away
Boise Online School - Elementary
Boise · Public elementary · Grades K–6
20 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Idaho with a comparable Enrollment.
Fairview Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
299 students
Taft Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
301 students
Theresa Bunker Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
297 students
Indian Creek Elementary
Kuna · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
296 students
Terreton Elementary School
Terreton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
296 students
Ammon Elementary School
Ammon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
303 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Elementary School a good school?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 19.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #345 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 #345 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho and #45348 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School had 299 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–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillcrest Elementary School?
There are 10 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.