Hillcrest Elementary School

www.antioch34.com

614 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School, located at 433 E Depot St in Antioch, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early elementary grades. By focusing on core curriculum standards and social-emotional development, Hillcrest aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

Beyond its academic instruction, Hillcrest Elementary is known for being an active part of the Antioch community. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local neighborhood to cultivate a sense of belonging and school spirit. Through various school programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to inclusive teaching practices, the staff strives to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that each child has the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

614

Total Students

49.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	158
Black	27
Asian	10
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
372 (60.6%)
Hispanic
158 (25.7%)
Two or More
45 (7.3%)
Black
27 (4.4%)
Asian
10 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Antioch CCSD 34
Phone:	(847)838-8000
Website:	http://www.antioch34.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 90

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 2