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Hillcrest Elementary School

Summary:

Hillcrest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Northglenn, Colorado, serving 391 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 116 districts in the state.

Hillcrest Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. It has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (77.75%) than surrounding schools, which range from 41.83% to 72.21% Hispanic. Academically, Hillcrest consistently ranks in the bottom 10-20% of Colorado elementary schools and has proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly lower than district and state averages. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.56% to 85.12% over the past three years, much higher than the 40.24% to 87.2% range of nearby schools. Additionally, Hillcrest has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 15.6, which is higher than most of the surrounding Rocky Mountain Elementary School, Leroy Elementary, Sunset Ridge Pk-8, and other nearby schools.

These factors suggest that Hillcrest Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic achievement, with consistently low performance, large proficiency gaps, high poverty concentration, and potential staffing challenges. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve the educational outcomes for the students at Hillcrest.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10335 Croke Drive
       Northglenn, CO  80260-7117

(720) 972-5380

District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
839th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,001 Help


Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Silver Hills Middle School
High:    Northglenn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  358

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.5%
White:
14.0%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillcrest Elementary School ranks worse than 89% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 26th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.71. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.5%), White (14%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School is 14, which is the 6th best among 32 elementary schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest Elementary School is $16,001. 19 elementary schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillcrest Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest Elementary School 839th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Hillcrest Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Adams 12 Five Star Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams 12 Five Star Schools 53rd of 116 Colorado 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 CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.36 659th 808 18.4%
2005 21.98 667th 823 19.0%
2006 25.33 656th 829 20.9%
2007 26.48 663rd 852 22.2%
2008 20.28 705th 849 17.0%
2009 16.49 741st 872 15.0%
2010 22.68 744th 925 19.6%
2011 21.00 755th 935 19.3%
2012 11.26 837th 935 10.5%
2013 10.04 870th 954 8.8%
2014 10.17 895th 962 7.0%
2015 17.36 791st 938 15.7%
2016 19.23 739th 914 19.1%
2017 15.61 793rd 929 14.6%
2018 20.85 711th 917 22.5%
2019 14.65 845th 965 12.4%
2021 9.59 698th 710 1.7%
2022 8.17 896th 921 2.7%
2023 8.26 905th 933 3.0%
2024 12.71 839th 943 11.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.50 644th 690 6.7%
2019 8.51 735th 758 3.0%
2022 4.02 595th 595 0.0%
2023 4.34 641st 642 0.2%
2024 7.66 658th 684 3.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.41 576th 693 16.9%
2019 20.10 608th 764 20.4%
2022 9.56 571st 594 3.9%
2023 7.84 638th 649 1.7%
2024 14.07 601st 683 12.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.92 118th 172 31.4%
2019 18.62 247th 270 8.5%
2022 14.83 147th 153 3.9%
2024 21.38 205th 242 15.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Open Quote nice teachers for students to reading,writing and learning Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Open Quote The teachers and staff work so hard for my and all children to grow. My kids learned so much and grew more at Hillcrest than any other school they attended. The teachers are very caring and always go above and beyond to support all student needs. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Open Quote My children had attended Hillcrest Elementary School for 3 years and I loved the teachers and their individual time they gave to my kids. They loved my kids as they were their own and always treated me with full respect. I was informed on everything that was going on with my children even after school hours. They had nothing but positive things to say about my kids and when or if suggestions were needed they were always positive with the negative to help myself as well as my kids grow in a positive way. Thank you Hillcrest Staff!!! 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 425 7 31 73 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1989 435 10 33 85 2 n/a n/a 0 565
1990 411 12 36 99 2 n/a n/a 0 560
1991 410 9 46 80 3 n/a n/a 0 548
1992 381 7 39 86 5 n/a n/a 0 518
1993 401 9 36 97 11 n/a n/a 0 554
1994 394 9 43 94 9 n/a n/a 0 549
1995 355 9 32 81 15 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 355 9 32 81 15 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 377 11 39 93 14 n/a n/a 0 534
1998 364 14 37 105 13 n/a n/a 0 533
1999 368 12 39 114 12 n/a n/a 0 545
2000 370 17 38 122 12 n/a n/a 0 559
2001 311 10 32 116 11 n/a n/a 0 480
2002 233 10 28 179 9 n/a n/a 0 459
2003 233 10 28 179 9 n/a n/a 0 459
2004 236 12 33 191 8 n/a n/a 0 480
2005 219 23 35 200 11 n/a n/a 0 488
2006 193 21 38 199 9 n/a n/a 0 460
2007 184 19 32 213 9 n/a n/a 0 457
2008 189 13 36 203 3 n/a n/a 0 444
2009 181 15 43 257 2 n/a n/a 0 498
2010 156 17 41 241 2 n/a n/a 0 457
2011 199 2 17 266 2 0 5 0 491
2012 127 8 49 282 2 1 8 0 477
2013 133 11 50 286 1 0 15 0 496
2014 103 10 38 291 3 0 18 0 463
2015 100 9 29 301 3 0 12 0 454
2016 98 6 22 320 2 0 8 0 456
2017 84 12 29 349 2 0 13 0 489
2018 76 16 26 346 3 0 18 0 485
2019 77 13 27 324 2 0 11 0 454
2020 74 14 19 317 0 0 9 0 433
2021 64 14 23 293 1 0 15 0 410
2022 56 15 18 288 1 2 11 0 391
2023 55 5 15 304 4 2 6 0 391
2024 50 7 11 274 2 2 12 0 358

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 536 23.8 22.5 n/a
1989 565 26.4 21.4 13.1
1990 560 26.3 21.2 10.5
1991 548 26.0 21.0 13.7
1992 518 25.6 20.2 15.8
1993 554 25.3 21.9 15.5
1994 549 26.2 21.0 20.6
1995 492 24.0 20.5 22
1996 492 24.0 20.5 22
1997 534 26.0 20.5 20.4
1998 533 26.8 19.9 20.8
1999 545 24.1 22.6 19.1
2000 559 26.0 21.5 30.6
2001 480 25.0 19.2 30.2
2002 459 26.0 17.7 39
2003 459 26.0 17.7 39
2004 480 24.3 19.8 46
2005 488 23.8 20.5 49.4
2006 460 24.9 18.5 54.8
2007 457 26.1 17.5 58
2008 444 24.6 18.0 57.7
2009 498 27.0 18.4 61.4
2010 457 27.5 16.6 65
2011 491 31.0 15.8 67.6
2012 477 29.0 16.4 76.1
2013 496 28.0 17.7 78.4
2014 463 28.0 16.5 82.7
2015 454 26.0 17.4 79.7
2016 456 27.0 16.8 81.4
2017 489 27.0 18.1 83.8
2018 485 29.3 16.5 84.5
2019 454 29.2 15.5 80.2
2020 433 26.0 16.6 81.3
2021 410 27.0 15.1 85.1
2022 391 28.5 13.7 80.6
2023 391 25.0 15.6 81.6
2024 358 25.5 14.0 86.6

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 536 23.8 22.5 n/a
1989 565 26.4 21.4 13.1
1990 560 26.3 21.2 10.5
1991 548 26.0 21.0 13.7
1992 518 25.6 20.2 15.8
1993 554 25.3 21.9 15.5
1994 549 26.2 21.0 20.6
1995 492 24.0 20.5 22
1996 492 24.0 20.5 22
1997 534 26.0 20.5 20.4
1998 533 26.8 19.9 20.8
1999 545 24.1 22.6 19.1
2000 559 26.0 21.5 30.6
2001 480 25.0 19.2 30.2
2002 459 26.0 17.7 39
2003 459 26.0 17.7 39
2004 480 24.3 19.8 46
2005 488 23.8 20.5 49.4
2006 460 24.9 18.5 54.8
2007 457 26.1 17.5 58
2008 444 24.6 18.0 57.7
2009 498 27.0 18.4 61.4
2010 457 27.5 16.6 65
2011 491 31.0 15.8 67.6
2012 477 29.0 16.4 76.1
2013 496 28.0 17.7 78.4
2014 463 28.0 16.5 82.7
2015 454 26.0 17.4 79.7
2016 456 27.0 16.8 81.4
2017 489 27.0 18.1 83.8
2018 485 29.3 16.5 84.5
2019 454 29.2 15.5 80.2
2020 433 26.0 16.6 81.3
2021 410 27.0 15.1 85.1
2022 391 28.5 13.7 80.6
2023 391 25.0 15.6 81.6
2024 358 25.5 14.0 86.6

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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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,766
2020 $12,417
2021 $13,688
2022 $15,398
2023 $16,001

Data source: Colorado 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 845th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 905th of 933 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)16.916.1
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)38.238.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Hillcrest Elementary School)15.57
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)35.335.8
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)34.916.4
 18.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)46.543.5
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Hillcrest Elementary School)22.611.9
 10.7%
   4th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)32.134.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Hillcrest Elementary School)15.911.3
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)39.832
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)17.415
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)49.244.2
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Hillcrest Elementary School)10.18.8
 1.3%
   5th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)36.837.2
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)23.815.8
 8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)44.740.9
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Hillcrest Elementary School)16.59.3
 7.2%
   All Grades Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)3532
 3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students454391
 13.9%
African American135
 61.5%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian2715
 44.4%
Hispanic324304
 6.2%
Pacific Islander02
White7755
 28.6%
Two or More Races116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.2%81.6%
 1.4%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 358 students attended Hillcrest Elementary School.

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students at Hillcrest Elementary School are 77% Hispanic, 14% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

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

Middle : Silver Hills Middle School
High : Northglenn High School


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