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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AZLE ISD·NCES 480920014316

HILLTOP EL

1622 S STEWART ST, AZLE, TX 76020 · (817) 270-1729 · Parker County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL537 STUDENTS
Enrollment
537
Elementary
DISTRICT 469 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
259 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 65%
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
Pre-K
47
Kindergarten
83
Grade 1
110
Grade 2
112
Grade 3
100
Grade 4
85
Student demographics
White
63%
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
27%
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 54%
Black
3%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 13%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 6%
Two+
6%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
47.0%
TX avg 51.8%
Mathematics
39.0%
TX avg 42.0%
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
43.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
52.8%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-9.6pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About HILLTOP EL

HILLTOP EL operates as an average-sized elementary campus in AZLE, Texas, run under AZLE ISD. Current enrollment sits at 537 students spanning grades pre-K through 4.

AZLE ISD runs 12 schools in total, collectively educating 7,304 students. HILLTOP EL is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, HILLTOP EL records that White students make up the majority at 63%. Beyond that, the school shows 27% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 3% Black. The wider county runs roughly 83% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, HILLTOP EL has 33 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.3:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 48% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is above Parker County's rate of about 33%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, HILLTOP EL sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 52.8%; this one delivers 43.2%.

In the broader community, census data for Parker County shows median household income runs about $104,443, about 32% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Parker County's 51 public schools (combined enrollment of about 28,354 students), HILLTOP EL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: SILVER CREEK EL, around 1.8 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), HILLTOP EL ranks 7th on composite proficiency, beneath the local average of 50.5%.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

On the community side, members of the HILLTOP EL community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Parker County at a glance

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Population
165,168
Census ACS
Median income
$104,443
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
51
28,354 students

Quick facts

School name
HILLTOP EL
District
AZLE ISD
Address
1622 S STEWART ST, AZLE, TX 76020
Phone
(817) 270-1729
County
Parker County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
537
Teachers (FTE)
33
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
259 (48%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
480920014316
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About HILLTOP EL
What is the total enrollment at HILLTOP EL?
HILLTOP EL enrolls approximately 537 students in grades PK-04.
What grades does HILLTOP EL serve?
HILLTOP EL serves grades PK-04.
How many students per teacher at HILLTOP EL?
Approximately 16.3:1 students per teacher at HILLTOP EL.
What is the student diversity at HILLTOP EL?
Student demographics at HILLTOP EL are roughly 63% White, 27% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is HILLTOP EL public or private?
HILLTOP EL is a public K-12 school, overseen by AZLE ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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