Hillcrest Elem School

www.emsd37.org

353 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School, located in East Moline, Illinois, is part of the East Moline School District 37. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a diverse school community, Hillcrest focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy skills while utilizing various educational resources to meet the unique needs of its student population.

The school is known for its commitment to building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and engagement, Hillcrest strives to prepare its students for middle school and beyond. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on character development, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to reach their full potential.

353

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	182
Black	61
Asian	6
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
182 (51.6%)
White
85 (24.1%)
Black
61 (17.3%)
Two or More
18 (5.1%)
Asian
6 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	East Moline SD 37
Phone:	(309)755-7621
Website:	http://www.emsd37.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 66

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 78