Hillcrest Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alma, Michigan 48801 · Alma Public Schools
#1098 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#36978 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillcrest Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School is a public elementary located in Alma, in the Alma Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades 1–3. In 2025 it enrolled 400 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1098th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (37th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 400.
There are 5 schools in Alma; Hillcrest Elementary School ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
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
- 400
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- 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).
Pine Avenue Elementary School
Alma · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
265 students · 2.0 km away
Alma Senior High School
Alma · Public high · Grades 9–12
552 students · 2.3 km away
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
Alma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students · 2.8 km away
Luce Road Elementary School
Alma · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
141 students · 3.1 km away
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary
Saint Louis · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
215 students · 4.9 km away
St Louis High School
Saint Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
244 students · 5.9 km away
TS Nurnberger Middle School
Saint Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
217 students · 6.4 km away
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center
Saint Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
206 students · 6.5 km away
Ithaca High School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 7–12
442 students · 9.0 km away
North Elementary School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
295 students · 9.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
Haisley Elementary School
Ann Arbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
North Godwin Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
400 students
Kurtz Elementary School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Leonard Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Barnard Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
401 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Elementary School a good school?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 32.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1098 of 1,581 in Michigan. 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 Michigan?
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #1098 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #36978 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School had 400 students in 2025.
Is Hillcrest Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Hillcrest Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–3. 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.