Hillcrest Elem
#252 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#23106 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elem is a public elementary located in Lawrence, in the Lawrence school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 393 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 252nd of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 393.
There are 17 schools in Lawrence; Hillcrest Elem ranks 6th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)61.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hillcrest Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lawrence West Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students · 825 m away
Sunset Hill Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students · 1.1 km away
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
386 students · 2.2 km away
Lawrence High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,454 students · 2.2 km away
Deerfield Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 2.3 km away
Schwegler Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students · 2.4 km away
New York Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 2.4 km away
Cordley Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students · 2.4 km away
Woodlawn Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
240 students · 2.9 km away
Billy Mills Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
494 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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392 students
Walnut Grove Elem
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394 students
Heusner Elem
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392 students
Lawrence Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Cheney Elem
Cheney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
West Indianola Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Elem a good school?
Hillcrest Elem has a Success Index (US) of 52.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #252 of 686 in Kansas. 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 Elem rank in Kansas?
Hillcrest Elem ranks #252 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #23106 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elem?
Hillcrest Elem had 393 students in 2025.
Is Hillcrest Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Hillcrest Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillcrest Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillcrest Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.