Hillcrest Elementary School

7500 N VERNON ST
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48127

www.csdmi.org/o/hillcrest

309 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School is a public school located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, and serves as part of the Crestwood School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As a district-operated facility, it follows the curriculum and policies established by the Crestwood School District to prepare students for middle school through a structured and comprehensive instructional approach.

Located on North Vernon Street, the school emphasizes student growth and engagement within the local Dearborn Heights area. By utilizing the district’s resources and digital platform, Hillcrest works to keep families informed and involved in the educational process. The school aims to create a balanced learning experience that addresses both the academic needs and the social-emotional development of its students, serving as a key pillar in the surrounding residential neighborhood.

309

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	12
Black	32
Asian	8
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
253 (81.9%)
Black
32 (10.4%)
Hispanic
12 (3.9%)
Asian
8 (2.6%)
Two or More
3 (1.0%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Crestwood School District
Phone:	(313)278-0425
Website:	http://www.csdmi.org/o/hillcrest
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 68

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 73