Hillcrest Elementary School

Summary:

Hillcrest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving 280 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Boise Independent District, which is ranked 37 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Hillcrest Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (10.71%) and Hispanic (16.43%) students, the school consistently underperforms academically. Hillcrest students lag behind their peers at schools like Maple Grove Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary in both math and English language arts proficiency. In 2023-2024, only 25.1% of Hillcrest students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 44.8% for the district and 42.2% for the state. The school also has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.6% to 32.0% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than nearby schools.

Hillcrest Elementary's challenges extend beyond academics, with a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.39% to 70.71% over the past 3 years. Despite relatively high per-student spending, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Idaho elementary schools, with a ranking of 251 out of 301 schools in 2023-2024 and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and supporting the diverse student population will be critical in helping Hillcrest Elementary improve and better serve its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2045 South Pond Street
       Boise, ID  83705-3679


(208) 854-5080

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
251st of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,972 Help


Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Junior High
High:    Borah Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.9%
Hispanic:
16.4%
African American:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillcrest Elementary School ranks worse than 83.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 25th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.46. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Hillcrest Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Boise Independent District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest Elementary School is $10,972, which is the 7th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillcrest Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest Elementary School 251st of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Hillcrest Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Boise Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boise Independent District 37th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillcrest Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 43.92 218th 335 34.9%
2009 34.75 268th 349 23.2%
2010 38.14 261st 356 26.7%
2011 26.08 306th 359 14.8%
2012 46.92 214th 354 39.5%
2013 39.85 253rd 357 29.1%
2015 14.88 199th 226 11.9%
2016 23.11 188th 240 21.7%
2017 6.17 285th 292 2.4%
2018 8.12 246th 254 3.1%
2022 18.58 158th 188 16.0%
2023 23.53 196th 252 22.2%
2024 15.46 251st 301 16.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.37 27th 31 12.9%
2024 32.06 93rd 135 31.1%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hillcrest Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 410 410
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 444 444
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 414 414
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 437 437
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 414 414
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 414 414
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 396 396
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 398 398
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 402 402
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 363 363
2001 339 6 7 26 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2002 277 4 7 27 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2003 277 4 7 27 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2004 273 4 13 29 2 n/a n/a 0 321
2005 267 10 10 34 4 n/a n/a 0 325
2006 282 6 5 41 2 n/a n/a 0 336
2007 265 4 2 44 2 n/a n/a 0 317
2008 274 8 3 32 3 n/a n/a 0 320
2009 278 6 10 38 3 n/a n/a 0 335
2010 291 8 13 40 3 n/a n/a 0 355
2011 265 6 9 41 1 1 9 0 332
2012 228 4 8 36 0 1 7 0 284
2013 232 6 4 43 0 0 9 0 294
2014 290 17 11 57 2 4 7 0 388
2015 272 14 9 66 3 4 8 0 376
2016 254 17 17 55 4 4 11 0 362
2017 250 28 23 59 7 1 11 0 379
2018 237 33 18 55 4 0 9 0 356
2019 243 38 13 50 3 0 11 0 358
2020 241 33 15 44 3 0 13 0 349
2021 166 38 11 33 1 2 11 0 262
2022 205 35 10 38 3 1 12 0 304
2023 176 30 12 46 3 2 11 0 280

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillcrest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 410 21.0 19.5 11
1992 444 22.5 19.7 16.2
1993 414 22.4 18.5 17.9
1994 437 22.2 19.7 21.1
1995 414 21.4 19.3 24.4
1996 414 21.4 19.3 24.4
1997 396 22.2 17.8 26.5
1998 398 21.0 19.0 25.6
1999 402 21.7 18.5 36.6
2000 363 23.3 15.6 38.3
2001 380 21.5 17.7 38.2
2002 316 22.2 14.2 48.7
2003 316 22.2 14.2 48.7
2004 321 18.0 17.8 48.3
2005 325 20.3 16.0 51.7
2006 336 24.2 13.9 46.1
2007 317 20.9 15.2 46.4
2008 320 21.5 14.9 50
2009 335 22.3 15.0 50.1
2010 355 21.3 16.6 54.9
2011 332 23.3 14.2 64.8
2012 284 22.0 12.9 60.9
2013 294 18.5 15.8 64.6
2014 388 23.2 16.7 67
2015 376 23.0 16.3 75
2016 362 21.0 17.2 70.7
2017 379 22.4 16.8 70.7
2018 356 21.4 16.6 70.8
2019 358 19.1 18.6 70.7
2020 349 20.0 17.4 70.8
2021 262 18.3 14.2 70.6
2022 304 19.8 15.2 70.4
2023 280 19.3 14.4 70.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillcrest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 410 21.0 19.5 11
1992 444 22.5 19.7 16.2
1993 414 22.4 18.5 17.9
1994 437 22.2 19.7 21.1
1995 414 21.4 19.3 24.4
1996 414 21.4 19.3 24.4
1997 396 22.2 17.8 26.5
1998 398 21.0 19.0 25.6
1999 402 21.7 18.5 36.6
2000 363 23.3 15.6 38.3
2001 380 21.5 17.7 38.2
2002 316 22.2 14.2 48.7
2003 316 22.2 14.2 48.7
2004 321 18.0 17.8 48.3
2005 325 20.3 16.0 51.7
2006 336 24.2 13.9 46.1
2007 317 20.9 15.2 46.4
2008 320 21.5 14.9 50
2009 335 22.3 15.0 50.1
2010 355 21.3 16.6 54.9
2011 332 23.3 14.2 64.8
2012 284 22.0 12.9 60.9
2013 294 18.5 15.8 64.6
2014 388 23.2 16.7 67
2015 376 23.0 16.3 75
2016 362 21.0 17.2 70.7
2017 379 22.4 16.8 70.7
2018 356 21.4 16.6 70.8
2019 358 19.1 18.6 70.7
2020 349 20.0 17.4 70.8
2021 262 18.3 14.2 70.6
2022 304 19.8 15.2 70.4
2023 280 19.3 14.4 70.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillcrest Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,876 (17.1%) $9,096 (82.9%) $10,972

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillcrest Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)33.941.9
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)57.557.6
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.956.6
 0.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)38.730
 8.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)59.755.1
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
All Grades Math (Hillcrest Elementary School)25.333.3
 8%
   All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)46.545.5
 1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Hillcrest Elementary School)46.822.2
 24.6%
   All Grades Science (Boise Independent District)58.740.8
 17.9%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)3239.9
 7.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)57.355.5
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students358280
 21.8%
African American3830
 21.1%
American Indian33
Asian1312
 7.7%
Hispanic5046
 8%
Pacific Islander02
White243176
 27.6%
Two or More Races1111
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.7%70.7%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.6% of Idaho elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Hillcrest Elementary School.

Students at Hillcrest Elementary School are 63% White, 16% Hispanic, 11% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Junior High
High : Borah Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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