HILLCREST ELEMENTARY

hillcrestes.ocps.net/

489 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary, located in the Colonialtown area of Orlando, Florida, is a highly regarded magnet school within the Orange County Public School district. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school serves a diverse student body and is particularly noted for its focus on gifted education. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through enriched learning opportunities, often emphasizing critical thinking and project-based assignments that prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Hillcrest is recognized for its vibrant school culture and active parent involvement. The school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, benefiting from its location in an established residential neighborhood. With a commitment to both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Hillcrest maintains a reputation as one of the standout elementary institutions in the Orlando area, consistently drawing interest from families seeking a rigorous and supportive educational environment.

489

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLCREST ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	115
Black	62
Asian	22
Two or More	46

White
244 (49.9%)
Hispanic
115 (23.5%)
Black
62 (12.7%)
Two or More
46 (9.4%)
Asian
22 (4.5%)

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:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)245-1770
Website:	http://hillcrestes.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 93

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HILLCREST ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HILLCREST ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	263	53.8%
Male	226	46.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)