Hilltop Elem School

www.d15.org

424 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Hilltop Elementary School is a public school located in McHenry, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of McHenry School District 15, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community, encouraging active participation from both students and families to create a collaborative educational experience.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Hilltop Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by integrating technology into the classroom and offering various opportunities for creative expression. The staff is committed to meeting the individual needs of their diverse student body, striving to prepare every child for future academic success. With a focus on character building and scholastic growth, Hilltop remains a vital pillar in the McHenry community, helping young learners establish the tools they need for lifelong achievement.

424

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilltop Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	115
Black	18
Asian	1
Two or More	17

White
273 (64.4%)
Hispanic
115 (27.1%)
Black
18 (4.2%)
Two or More
17 (4.0%)
Asian
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:	McHenry CCSD 15
Phone:	(779)244-1300
Website:	http://www.d15.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
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 105

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 115