Hillcrest Elementary

317 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School, located at 810 Silver Avenue in the Portola District of San Francisco, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It prides itself on a diverse student body and a curriculum that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and the development of foundational skills necessary for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding neighborhood, often acting as a hub for local families. Beyond its core academic offerings, Hillcrest typically provides various enrichment programs and support services designed to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. With its commitment to inclusive education and a supportive teaching staff, Hillcrest Elementary strives to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

317

Total Students

13.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	224
Black	31
Asian	44
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
224 (70.7%)
Asian
44 (13.9%)
Black
31 (9.8%)
Two or More
13 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)469-4722
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hillcrest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hillcrest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	51.7%
Male	153	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)