Hillcrest Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186 · Waukesha School District
#392 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#16523 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillcrest Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary located in Waukesha, in the Waukesha School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 239 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 392nd of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 239.
There are 24 schools in Waukesha; Hillcrest Elementary ranks 11th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hillcrest Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Horning Middle
Waukesha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students · 1.6 km away
Banting Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students · 1.7 km away
Hadfield Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students · 3.1 km away
White Rock School
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
286 students · 3.2 km away
White Rock Campus
Waukesha · Public other · Grades PK–PK
167 students · 3.2 km away
La Casa de Esperanza Charter School
Waukesha · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
310 students · 3.4 km away
Wisconsin Hills Middle
Brookfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
812 students · 3.8 km away
Les Paul Middle
Waukesha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students · 4.4 km away
Heyer Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students · 4.5 km away
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Waukesha · Charter high · Grades 9–12
144 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
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Clement Avenue Elementary
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238 students
Fort Howard Elementary
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241 students
Northside Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Elementary a good school?
Hillcrest Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 62.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #392 of 1,069 in Wisconsin. 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 rank in Wisconsin?
Hillcrest Elementary ranks #392 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #16523 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary had 239 students in 2025.
Is Hillcrest Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Hillcrest Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillcrest Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillcrest Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.