Hillcrest School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harlowton, Montana 59036 · Harlowton K-12
#161 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#28038 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillcrest School
Hillcrest School is a public elementary located in Harlowton, in the Harlowton K-12 school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 195 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 161st of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 195.
There are 3 schools in Harlowton; Hillcrest School ranks 2nd of 3 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%)76.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Hillcrest School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
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Whittier School
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Lone Rock School
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Superior Elementary
Superior · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest School a good school?
Hillcrest School has a Success Index (US) of 45.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #161 of 267 in Montana. 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 School rank in Montana?
Hillcrest School ranks #161 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #28038 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School had 195 students in 2025.
Is Hillcrest School a elementary school or a high school?
Hillcrest School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillcrest School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Hillcrest School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.