Hillside Early Childhood Center

Hillside Early Childhood Center is one of the tiny elementary-level communitys in SAUK RAPIDS, Minnesota, part of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, with 58 students on its rolls from grade pre-K. Compared to the state average of about 344 students per school, that is 83% below typical.

Hillside Early Childhood Center is one of 6 schools operated by Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, a district that hosts 4,331 students overall.

On demographics, Hillside Early Childhood Center records that White students make up the majority at 69%. Other groups include 12% Black, 10% multiracial, 5% Asian, 3% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 87% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, Around 50% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Benton County (around 35%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

Around the school, Benton County reports that median household income runs about $74,410, about 26% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Hillside Early Childhood Center is one of 16 public schools in Benton County (combined enrollment of about 6,680 students).

Benton-Stearns Education District is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a suburban setting.

On allk12, members of the Hillside Early Childhood Center community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.