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:
251^st of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,972

Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Junior High
High:	Borah Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 274

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.3%

Hispanic:

16.4%

African American:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillcrest Elementary School ranks worse than 83.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 25^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.46. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.3%), Hispanic (16.4%), African American (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School is 15.4, which is the 10^th best among 32 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)

Compare Hillcrest Elementary School employs 17.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest Elementary School is $10,972, which is the 7^th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillcrest Elementary School:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Boise Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boise Independent District 37^th 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
2008	43.92	218^th	335	34.9%
2009	34.75	268^th	349	23.2%
2010	38.14	261^st	356	26.7%
2011	26.08	306^th	359	14.8%
2012	46.92	214^th	354	39.5%
2013	39.85	253^rd	357	29.1%
2015	14.88	199^th	226	11.9%
2016	23.11	188^th	240	21.7%
2017	6.17	285^th	292	2.4%
2018	8.12	246^th	254	3.1%
2022	18.58	158^th	188	16.0%
2023	23.53	196^th	252	22.2%
2024	15.46	251^st	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	27^th	31	12.9%
2024	32.06	93^rd	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.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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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
2024	168	30	13	45	2	3	13	0	274

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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
2024	274	17.7	15.4	70.4

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
2024	274	17.7	15.4	70.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillcrest Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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)	33.9	41.9	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	57.5	57.6	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	56.6	0.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)	38.7	30	8.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	59.7	55.1	4.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	55.3	50	5.3%
All Grades Math (Hillcrest Elementary School)	25.3	33.3	8%
All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)	46.5	45.5	1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Hillcrest Elementary School)	46.8	22.2	24.6%
All Grades Science (Boise Independent District)	58.7	40.8	17.9%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)	32	39.9	7.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	57.3	55.5	1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	358	280	21.8%
African American	38	30	21.1%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	13	12	7.7%
Hispanic	50	46	8%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	243	176	27.6%
Two or More Races	11	11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.7%	70.7%	0%

Schools Near Hillcrest Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)					ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2045 South Pond Street	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-5080	274	18	15.4	70.4%	168 (61.3%)	30 (10.9%)	45 (16.4%)	13 (4.7%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	13 (4.7%)	15.5	251^st of 301 public elementary schools	16.6%		23.5	196^th of 252 public elementary schools	22.2%	55	32.3	24.0	22.5	23.5	25.1	35.7	23.3	34.1			41.6	$10,972	$1,876	$9,096
Whitney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1609 South Owyhee Street	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-6580	520	29	17.6	99.0%	244 (46.9%)	44 (8.5%)	186 (35.8%)	6 (1.2%)	5 (1.0%)	6 (1.2%)	29 (5.6%)	13.9	258^th of 301 public elementary schools	14.3%		17.9	207^th of 252 public elementary schools	17.9%	51	31.7	32.4	24.5	26.1	29.0	33.3	30.0	30.8	23.5	35.4	30.3	$9,659	$1,588	$8,070
Owyhee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3434 Pasadena Drive	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5850	148	13	11.8	46.6%	103 (69.6%)	2 (1.4%)	27 (18.2%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	12 (8.1%)	10.9	275^th of 301 public elementary schools	8.6%		26.9	187^th of 252 public elementary schools	25.8%	88	26.1				25.0						35.2	$13,218	$1,818	$11,400
Monroe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3615 Cassia Street	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5620	216	15	14.8	32.9%	181 (83.8%)	3 (1.4%)	18 (8.3%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.9%)	6 (2.8%)	60.1	112^th of 301 public elementary schools	62.8%		55	111^th of 252 public elementary schools	56.0%	1	70.6			52.8	51.9			41.9		61.1	49.6	$9,266	$580	$8,686
Grace Jordan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6411 West Fairfield	Boise	83709	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-5580	375	21	18.0	52.0%	228 (60.8%)	19 (5.1%)	103 (27.5%)	8 (2.1%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	21.2	236^th of 301 public elementary schools	21.6%		19.8	204^th of 252 public elementary schools	19.0%	32	32.2	20.9	35.7	25.0	28.3	40.0	27.5	35.4	47.2	47.9	38.8	$9,698	$1,751	$7,947
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 South Latah Street	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-5260	222	16	14.3	98.6%	122 (55.0%)	41 (18.5%)	36 (16.2%)	10 (4.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.4%)	16	250^th of 301 public elementary schools	16.9%		11.8	229^th of 252 public elementary schools	9.1%	21	34.6	34.2			31.8	16.7		28.9			40.0	$12,207	$3,030	$9,177
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2401 Targee Street	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-5000	273	18	15.6	63.7%	176 (64.5%)	7 (2.6%)	36 (13.2%)	37 (13.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.5%)	52.1	141^st of 301 public elementary schools	53.2%		53.3	116^th of 252 public elementary schools	54.0%	25	70.5			35.3	54.3	47.4		47.0		38.2	54.0	$11,303	$1,281	$10,022
Peace Valley Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1845 South Federal Way	Boise	83705	Ada County	Peace Valley Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 205-8818	259	21	12.1		204 (78.8%)	2 (0.8%)	30 (11.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.1%)	8.9	282^nd of 301 public elementary schools	6.3%					(n/a)					11.5		18.9	17.9	48.3	28.6	31.9	$7,081	$126	$6,955
Boise Online School - Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-6	8169 West Victory Road	Boise	83709	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 854-4000	33	4	8.8		22 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (24.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	2 (6.1%)								(n/a)
Garfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1914 Broadway Avenue	Boise	83706	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-4950	303	22	14.0	77.2%	163 (53.8%)	62 (20.5%)	47 (15.5%)	19 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	11.2	273^rd of 301 public elementary schools	9.3%		9.3	238^th of 252 public elementary schools	5.6%	35				36.7	15.7				13.9		28.1	$13,098	$2,388	$10,710

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest Elementary School?

Students at Hillcrest Elementary School are 61% White, 16% Hispanic, 11% African American, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Hillcrest Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : West Junior High
High : Borah Senior High School

Is Hillcrest Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended Hillcrest Elementary School.

What district is Hillcrest Elementary School in?

Boise Independent District

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