Hillcrest Elementary School

Public 1-3

 515 E Elizabeth St
       Alma, MI  48801-1760


(989) 463-3111

District: Alma Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,587 Help


Students who attend Hillcrest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Donald L Pavlik Middle School
High:    Alma Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  268

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.6%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.5% Help


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Compare Details Hillcrest Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2009 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.73. (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 smallest elementary school student body size in the Alma Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.5% 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 14.1. 1 elementary schools in the Alma Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Hillcrest Elementary School employs 18.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest Elementary School is $14,587, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Alma Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hillcrest Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Alma Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alma Public Schools 374th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillcrest Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.79 1048th 1545 32.2%
2007 65.79 567th 1565 63.8%
2008 52.71 979th 1577 37.9%
2009 50.73 1045th 1589 34.2%
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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
1988 290 1 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1989 311 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1990 303 2 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1991 239 6 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1992 223 4 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1993 240 0 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 259
1994 251 0 7 24 3 n/a n/a 0 285
1995 241 1 4 18 1 n/a n/a 0 265
1996 241 1 4 18 1 n/a n/a 0 265
1997 241 2 1 33 1 n/a n/a 0 278
1998 241 2 1 33 1 n/a n/a 0 278
1999 235 0 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2000 185 1 0 15 3 n/a n/a 0 204
2001 180 1 0 10 4 n/a n/a 0 195
2002 308 3 1 13 5 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 308 3 1 13 5 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 319 1 3 14 4 n/a n/a 0 341
2005 281 4 4 21 5 n/a n/a 0 315
2006 294 4 7 33 9 n/a n/a 0 347
2007 276 5 2 27 11 n/a n/a 0 321
2008 256 6 3 31 5 n/a n/a 0 301
2009 288 4 5 45 3 n/a n/a 0 345
2010 299 6 3 44 3 n/a n/a 0 355
2011 274 6 2 45 5 0 0 0 332
2012 300 8 2 42 2 0 0 0 354
2013 296 8 4 28 3 0 1 0 340
2014 276 7 5 37 2 0 2 0 329
2015 282 3 5 43 0 0 5 0 338
2016 267 4 1 41 0 0 7 0 320
2017 260 3 1 42 0 1 5 0 312
2018 241 2 1 40 0 3 5 0 292
2019 249 3 1 45 1 2 3 0 304
2020 254 1 1 41 1 2 5 0 305
2021 239 2 0 35 0 0 8 0 284
2022 228 2 3 34 0 0 7 0 274
2023 232 1 3 28 0 0 4 0 268

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 325 n/a n/a n/a
1989 351 n/a n/a 33.9
1990 349 39.0 8.9 35.2
1991 275 n/a n/a n/a
1992 252 n/a n/a 41.7
1993 259 n/a 0.0 45.6
1994 285 16.9 16.9 41.8
1995 265 16.7 15.9 46.4
1996 265 16.7 15.9 46.4
1997 278 19.0 14.6 51.8
1998 278 17.0 16.4 50.4
1999 255 16.0 15.9 50.6
2000 204 14.0 14.6 80.9
2001 195 14.3 13.6 65.6
2002 330 23.8 13.9 50.6
2003 330 23.8 13.9 50.6
2004 341 24.3 14.0 55.7
2005 315 27.3 11.5 51.4
2006 347 27.3 12.7 51.9
2007 321 26.3 12.2 63.6
2008 301 19.1 15.8 51.5
2009 345 20.8 16.6 57.4
2010 355 25.3 14.0 62.5
2011 332 22.6 14.6 65.7
2012 354 20.7 17.1 65.8
2013 340 19.5 17.4 62.1
2014 329 19.1 17.2 62
2015 338 20.0 16.9 63.9
2016 320 18.0 17.7 57.8
2017 312 17.1 18.2 55.1
2018 292 17.1 17.0 59.9
2019 304 17.1 17.7 61.8
2020 305 18.1 16.8 67.5
2021 284 16.1 17.6 73.2
2022 274 15.7 17.4 81.4
2023 268 18.9 14.1 76.5

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 325 n/a n/a n/a
1989 351 n/a n/a 33.9
1990 349 39.0 8.9 35.2
1991 275 n/a n/a n/a
1992 252 n/a n/a 41.7
1993 259 n/a 0.0 45.6
1994 285 16.9 16.9 41.8
1995 265 16.7 15.9 46.4
1996 265 16.7 15.9 46.4
1997 278 19.0 14.6 51.8
1998 278 17.0 16.4 50.4
1999 255 16.0 15.9 50.6
2000 204 14.0 14.6 80.9
2001 195 14.3 13.6 65.6
2002 330 23.8 13.9 50.6
2003 330 23.8 13.9 50.6
2004 341 24.3 14.0 55.7
2005 315 27.3 11.5 51.4
2006 347 27.3 12.7 51.9
2007 321 26.3 12.2 63.6
2008 301 19.1 15.8 51.5
2009 345 20.8 16.6 57.4
2010 355 25.3 14.0 62.5
2011 332 22.6 14.6 65.7
2012 354 20.7 17.1 65.8
2013 340 19.5 17.4 62.1
2014 329 19.1 17.2 62
2015 338 20.0 16.9 63.9
2016 320 18.0 17.7 57.8
2017 312 17.1 18.2 55.1
2018 292 17.1 17.0 59.9
2019 304 17.1 17.7 61.8
2020 305 18.1 16.8 67.5
2021 284 16.1 17.6 73.2
2022 274 15.7 17.4 81.4
2023 268 18.9 14.1 76.5

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $882 (8.7%) $9,303 (91.3%) $10,185
2020 $986 (9.2%) $9,676 (90.8%) $10,662
2021 $2,013 (17.5%) $9,464 (82.5%) $11,476
2022 $1,931 (15.1%) $10,876 (84.9%) $12,807
2023 $1,933 (13.3%) $12,654 (86.7%) $14,587

Data source: Michigan 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 (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest Elementary School)43.732.3
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alma Public Schools)43.732.3
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Hillcrest Elementary School)38.538.5
   3rd Grade Math (Alma Public Schools)38.538.5
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students304268
 11.8%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic4528
 37.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White249232
 6.8%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.8%76.5%
 14.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 268 students attended Hillcrest Elementary School.

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

Middle : Donald L Pavlik Middle School
High : Alma Senior High School

Students at Hillcrest Elementary School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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

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