Hillcrest Elementary School

www.almaschools.net/schools/hillcrest-elementary/

400 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School, located in Alma, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Alma Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of essential life skills. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Hillcrest aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional growth.

Beyond classroom instruction, Hillcrest Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the wider Alma community. The school promotes an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious and proactive learners. Through its connection to the broader district, Hillcrest benefits from a collaborative educational approach that prioritizes student well-being and the continuous improvement of teaching practices to meet the evolving needs of its student body.

400

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	35
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
344 (86.0%)
Hispanic
35 (8.7%)
Two or More
17 (4.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (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:	Alma Public Schools
Phone:	(989)463-3111
Website:	http://www.almaschools.net/schools/hillcrest-elementary/
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 140