Hillcrest Elementary

hillcrestes.bcps.org

678 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School, located at 1500 Frederick Road in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school operating under the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) district. Serving students in the Catonsville area, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. As part of the larger BCPS system, Hillcrest benefits from a standardized, rigorous curriculum supported by modern educational resources and a commitment to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Hillcrest Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders. The school utilizes its official website to maintain transparency and facilitate communication, providing parents with easy access to school calendars, district policies, and opportunities for involvement. By cultivating a supportive campus culture and leveraging the resources of the Baltimore County school system, Hillcrest strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to become life-long learners and responsible citizens.

678

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	102
Black	71
Asian	132
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

White
345 (50.9%)
Asian
132 (19.5%)
Hispanic
102 (15.0%)
Black
71 (10.5%)
Two or More
26 (3.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-0820
Website:	http://hillcrestes.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 39

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 113