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Hillcrest Elementary School

Public K-6

 80 N Airlite St
       Elgin, IL  60123-4913

(847) 888-5282

District: School District U-46

SchoolDigger Rank:
1512th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,591 Help


Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Larkin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  490

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.9%
White:
12.0%
African American:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.1% Help


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Compare Details Hillcrest Elementary School ranks worse than 72.8% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 27th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the School District U-46. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.9%), White (12%), African American (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School is 19.2. 35 elementary schools in the School District U-46 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest Elementary School is $14,591. 22 elementary schools in the School District U-46 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hillcrest Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest Elementary School 1512th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Hillcrest Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Female students:
Disabled students:
Male students:
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School District U-46:

SchoolDigger ranks School District U-46 621st of 823 Illinois 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 IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 34.00 1489th 2020 26.3%
2004 52.51 1172nd 2030 42.3%
2005 46.32 1308th 2022 35.3%
2006 31.60 1647th 2086 21.0%
2007 43.49 1433rd 2095 31.6%
2008 16.18 1832nd 2092 12.4%
2009 17.79 1835th 2120 13.4%
2010 27.02 1696th 2139 20.7%
2011 11.37 1973rd 2147 8.1%
2012 19.73 1861st 2166 14.1%
2013 24.80 1705th 2167 21.3%
2014 28.75 1570th 2093 25.0%
2015 23.10 1626th 2052 20.8%
2016 18.09 1745th 2046 14.7%
2017 17.27 1762nd 2044 13.8%
2018 16.41 1779th 2037 12.7%
2019 18.85 1762nd 2086 15.5%
2021 25.28 1407th 1948 27.8%
2022 24.33 1532nd 2082 26.4%
2023 25.57 1512th 2077 27.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.79 523rd 718 27.2%
2019 41.36 427th 743 42.5%
2021 52.71 153rd 537 71.5%
2022 47.40 326th 768 57.6%
2023 52.20 271st 788 65.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.74 714th 1194 40.2%
2021 22.58 551st 640 13.9%
2022 28.37 814th 1113 26.9%
2023 23.10 975th 1156 15.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.33 1498th 1765 15.1%
2019 25.35 1508th 1816 17.0%
2021 36.32 956th 1514 36.9%
2022 32.89 1197th 1763 32.1%
2023 30.38 1318th 1808 27.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.04 1699th 1964 13.5%
2019 18.91 1724th 2019 14.6%
2021 19.56 1395th 1680 17.0%
2022 24.33 1474th 1970 25.2%
2023 25.92 1423rd 1957 27.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.20 713th 907 21.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.24 1698th 1972 13.9%
2019 21.84 1626th 2019 19.5%
2021 27.68 1202nd 1707 29.6%
2022 25.25 1429th 1977 27.7%
2023 25.47 1442nd 1984 27.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.26 853rd 938 9.1%
2019 19.70 870th 955 8.9%
2021 34.44 475th 742 36.0%
2022 33.99 622nd 954 34.8%
2023 34.07 636th 970 34.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.03 1371st 1463 6.3%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board 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.

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by a parent
Monday, April 16, 2012

Open Quote Horrible school. Too many budget cuts, too many gang-bangers, too many bullies and teachers do nothing. We had to move out of the district. Close Quote



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
1988 350 33 31 142 n/a n/a n/a 0 556
1989 395 27 32 161 n/a n/a n/a 0 615
1990 385 28 27 136 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1991 342 19 21 175 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1992 296 20 18 150 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1993 315 27 12 169 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1994 279 26 13 206 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1995 250 34 13 239 2 n/a n/a 0 538
1996 250 34 13 239 2 n/a n/a 0 538
1997 195 30 9 286 1 n/a n/a 0 521
1998 189 28 8 285 2 n/a n/a 0 512
1999 176 27 4 272 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2000 166 32 8 328 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2001 169 39 9 348 1 n/a n/a 0 566
2002 91 37 5 254 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 91 37 5 254 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 84 29 4 192 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2005 162 70 14 258 2 n/a n/a 16 522
2006 176 77 20 268 0 n/a n/a 14 555
2007 149 67 16 354 0 n/a n/a 22 608
2008 111 71 21 374 2 n/a n/a 38 617
2009 101 66 27 470 2 n/a n/a 52 718
2010 68 53 18 466 2 n/a n/a 48 655
2011 64 64 17 433 5 1 12 0 596
2012 63 60 21 448 4 1 9 0 606
2013 71 53 20 451 10 0 7 0 612
2014 71 57 27 431 26 1 11 0 624
2015 74 44 22 461 32 0 19 0 652
2016 58 31 13 439 20 0 24 0 585
2017 70 24 15 388 14 0 24 0 535
2018 58 28 12 364 11 0 22 0 495
2019 53 23 10 378 15 0 13 0 492
2020 59 22 9 373 17 0 14 0 494
2021 59 30 9 428 14 0 11 0 551
2022 61 32 7 384 11 0 9 0 504
2023 59 29 7 372 10 0 13 0 490

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
1988 556 23.9 23.2 n/a
1989 615 25.0 24.6 n/a
1990 577 27.0 21.3 n/a
1991 557 26.0 21.4 n/a
1992 484 25.0 19.3 n/a
1993 523 25.5 20.5 n/a
1994 525 24.0 21.9 n/a
1995 538 23.0 23.4 n/a
1996 538 23.0 23.4 n/a
1997 521 26.0 20.0 n/a
1998 512 25.0 20.5 n/a
1999 480 30.5 15.7 n/a
2000 535 30.0 17.8 n/a
2001 566 34.0 16.6 n/a
2002 387 31.2 12.4 79.8
2003 387 31.2 12.4 79.8
2004 309 22.3 13.9 60.2
2005 522 26.0 20.1 56.5
2006 555 28.4 19.5 65.6
2007 608 27.0 22.5 73.9
2008 617 30.0 20.6 70.3
2009 718 29.7 24.2 71.2
2010 655 35.2 18.5 84
2011 596 26.7 22.2 79.7
2012 606 29.1 20.8 83.5
2013 612 31.8 19.1 89.1
2014 624 29.0 21.4 84.9
2015 652 28.0 23.2 86.2
2016 585 30.0 19.5 83.2
2017 535 29.5 18.0 83.7
2018 495 27.0 18.3 82.2
2019 492 25.0 19.6 82.3
2020 494 27.0 18.2 83.6
2021 551 n/a n/a n/a
2022 504 24.5 20.5 61.3
2023 490 25.5 19.2 67.1

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
1988 556 23.9 23.2 n/a
1989 615 25.0 24.6 n/a
1990 577 27.0 21.3 n/a
1991 557 26.0 21.4 n/a
1992 484 25.0 19.3 n/a
1993 523 25.5 20.5 n/a
1994 525 24.0 21.9 n/a
1995 538 23.0 23.4 n/a
1996 538 23.0 23.4 n/a
1997 521 26.0 20.0 n/a
1998 512 25.0 20.5 n/a
1999 480 30.5 15.7 n/a
2000 535 30.0 17.8 n/a
2001 566 34.0 16.6 n/a
2002 387 31.2 12.4 79.8
2003 387 31.2 12.4 79.8
2004 309 22.3 13.9 60.2
2005 522 26.0 20.1 56.5
2006 555 28.4 19.5 65.6
2007 608 27.0 22.5 73.9
2008 617 30.0 20.6 70.3
2009 718 29.7 24.2 71.2
2010 655 35.2 18.5 84
2011 596 26.7 22.2 79.7
2012 606 29.1 20.8 83.5
2013 612 31.8 19.1 89.1
2014 624 29.0 21.4 84.9
2015 652 28.0 23.2 86.2
2016 585 30.0 19.5 83.2
2017 535 29.5 18.0 83.7
2018 495 27.0 18.3 82.2
2019 492 25.0 19.6 82.3
2020 494 27.0 18.2 83.6
2021 551 n/a n/a n/a
2022 504 24.5 20.5 61.3
2023 490 25.5 19.2 67.1

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.

Immunization Rates

Hillcrest Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.7%98.4%98.4%98.4%12.4%98.3%98.3%
201699.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%18.3%98.8%80.0%17.4%
201794.4%95.2%95.2%95.2%13.4%94.0%94.8%5.2%
201898.7%98.5%98.5%98.5%14.1%98.5%98.7%11.7%
201999.6%99.8%99.8%99.8%11.8%99.6%99.4%11.2%
202195.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%97.7%95.4%95.4%10.6%
202298.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%15.7%
202398.8%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.3%98.6%98.8%12.7%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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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 $1,804 (14.8%) $10,397 (85.2%) $12,201
2020 $2,192 (17.7%) $10,180 (82.3%) $12,372
2021 $2,430 (16.3%) $12,435 (83.7%) $14,865
2022 $2,430 (16.3%) $12,435 (83.7%) $14,865
2023 $1,801 (12.3%) $12,790 (87.7%) $14,591

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillcrest Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1762nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1512th of 2077 Elementary schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)8.15.3
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)17.717.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary School)21.77
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)33.227.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)11.215.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)2625.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary School)15.715.3
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)28.623
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)22.418
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)28.822.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary School)14.523
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)25.619
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Hillcrest Elementary School)30.342.6
 12.3%
   5th Grade Science (School District U-46)44.342.2
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)14.511.7
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)27.724.5
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest Elementary School)7.26.8
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)21.218
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students492490
 0.4%
African American2329
 26.1%
American Indian1510
 33.3%
Asian107
 30%
Hispanic378372
 1.6%
Pacific Islander00
White5359
 11.3%
Two or More Races1313
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.3%67.1%
 15.2%

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

High : Larkin High School

Students at Hillcrest Elementary School are 76% Hispanic, 12% White, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks 1512th of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 490 students attended Hillcrest Elementary School.


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