Hillcrest Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ruston, Louisiana 71270 · Lincoln Parish
#531 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#24979 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillcrest Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School is a public elementary located in Ruston, in the Lincoln Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–2. In 2025 it enrolled 326 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 531st of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (64th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 326.
There are 8 schools in Ruston; Hillcrest Elementary School ranks 8th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
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
- 326
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Hillcrest Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Glen View Elementary School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades K–2
438 students · 2.2 km away
Ruston High School
Ruston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,212 students · 2.5 km away
Ruston Elementary School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
359 students · 3.2 km away
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
412 students · 3.5 km away
Ruston Junior High School
Ruston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
585 students · 3.8 km away
I.A. Lewis School
Ruston · Public middle · Grades 6–6
277 students · 4.6 km away
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
369 students · 4.9 km away
Lincoln Preparatory School
Grambling · Charter other · Grades PK–12
684 students · 5.6 km away
Choudrant High School
Choudrant · Public high · Grades 6–12
421 students · 12 km away
Choudrant Elementary School
Choudrant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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325 students
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325 students
Walter Schneckenburger Elem School
Kenner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
Swartz Lower Elementary School
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
325 students
St. Charles Street Elementary School
Jeanerette · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
328 students
Berg Jones Elementary School
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Elementary School a good school?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 50.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #531 of 697 in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana?
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #531 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #24979 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School had 326 students in 2025.
Is Hillcrest Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Hillcrest Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–2. 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.