HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
1045 BENNETT STREET
AMERICAN FALLS, ID 83211
357 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Hillcrest Elementary School, located at 1045 Bennett Street in American Falls, Idaho, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community. As part of the American Falls School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character building, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school operates within the small-town setting of American Falls, which allows for a close-knit school community that often benefits from strong parental involvement and community support. The faculty and staff at Hillcrest focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on core educational standards while addressing the individual needs of its student body, Hillcrest Elementary serves as a vital cornerstone for families living in the region.
357
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    192 (53.8%)
  • White
    159 (44.5%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)226-2391
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 189
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 53

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 38
Kindergarten 108
Grade 1 92
Grade 2 119
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
350 Students
820 TYHEE
AMERICAN FALLS, ID 83211 (0.3 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th