Enrollment
357
Elementary
DISTRICT 354 · STATE 332
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT·NCES 160006000005
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1045 BENNETT STREET, AMERICAN FALLS, ID 83211 · (208) 226-2391 · Power County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL357 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.0:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
68%
242 students
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 46%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 38 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 108 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 92 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 119 | 33% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 44% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL→J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 357 | #187 of 393 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #66 of 295 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.2% | #69 of 296 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 67.8% | #42 of 328 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.0% | #68 of 208 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
357
-2 (-1%) vs 2020
-46% since 1990-91, when it was 658
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 17.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 357 | 23 | 15.5:1 | 68% (242) |
| 2023-24 | 367 | 23 | 16.0:1 | 68% (251) |
| 2022-23 | 374 | 23 | 16.3:1 | 69% (258) |
| 2020-21 | 359 | 21 | 17.1:1 | 68% (244) |
| 2017-18 | 446 | 24.9 | 17.9:1 | 66% (294) |
| 2015-16 | 500 | 26 | 19.2:1 | 73% (366) |
| 2010-11 | 342 | 19 | 18.0:1 | 74% (252) |
| 2000-01 | 607 | 31 | 19.6:1 | 51% (307) |
| 1990-91 | 658 | 34 | 19.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary school in AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho. There are 357 students enrolled, covering pre-K through 2.
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one school in a 5-school district, AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT, which enrolls 1,514 students.
More than half of the students at HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are Hispanic (54%). Beyond that, enrollment is 45% White. In Power County overall, about 34% of residents are Hispanic. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 51%.
Classroom staffing at HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL totals 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. The average for elementary schools in Idaho, 18.1:1, is higher. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is about 68%.
For the population of Power County, the median household earns about $61,146 a year, about 15% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shares Power County with 6 other public schools.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY, is about 0.2 miles. Other public schools within five miles: 4.
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL falls in the Rural: Distant locale category, used for schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (359) to 2024-25 (357). The ratio of students to teachers went from 17.1:1 to 15.5:1 over the same years.
This page is set up for the HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Power County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,133
Census ACS
Median income
$61,146
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,699 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
- AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 436 students
- J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 350 students
- WILLIAM THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 333 students
- AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMYHigh · 38 students
Other schools in AMERICAN FALLS
- AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 436 students
- J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 350 students
- WILLIAM THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 333 students
- AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMYHigh · 38 students
Nearby schools
- AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY0.2 mi · 38
- J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.3 mi · 350
- AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL0.8 mi · 436
- WILLIAM THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL0.9 mi · 333
- ABERDEEN HIGH SCHOOL11.5 mi · 213
- ABERDEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL11.6 mi · 138
Frequently asked questions
About HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow large is HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 357 students in grades PK-02.
Is HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.
What is the student diversity at HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 45% White, 54% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Two or more.
What district is HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT.
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