Hillcrest Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gillette, Wyoming 82716 · Campbell County School District #1
#135 of 151 elementary schools in Wyoming
#30365 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillcrest Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary located in Gillette, in the Campbell County School District #1 school district of Wyoming, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 370 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 135th of 151 ranked elementary schools in Wyoming. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 370.
There are 17 schools in Gillette; Hillcrest Elementary ranks 17th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)43%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
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 Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 43%
- 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).
Campbell County High School
Gillette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,212 students · 548 m away
Meadowlark Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
239 students · 1.2 km away
Twin Spruce Junior High School
Gillette · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students · 2.0 km away
Sunflower Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
311 students · 2.2 km away
Lakeview Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
378 students · 2.3 km away
Stocktrail Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students · 2.8 km away
Sage Valley Junior High School
Gillette · Public middle · Grades 7–8
589 students · 3.2 km away
Paintbrush Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
266 students · 3.3 km away
Thunder Basin High School
Gillette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students · 3.5 km away
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
413 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wyoming with a comparable Enrollment.
Lakeview Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
378 students
Paradise Valley Elementary
Casper · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
Ft. Caspar Academy
Casper · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
Munger Mountain Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Afflerbach Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
352 students
Sage Elementary
Rock Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–3
352 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Elementary a good school?
Hillcrest Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 42.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #135 of 151 in Wyoming. 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 Wyoming?
Hillcrest Elementary ranks #135 of 151 elementary schools in Wyoming and #30365 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary had 370 students in 2025.
Is Hillcrest Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Hillcrest Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. 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.