HILLTOP ELEMENTARY

3201 68TH ST E
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076

www.isd199.org/schools/hilltop

626 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hilltop Elementary is a public school located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, serving as part of the Inver Grove Heights Community Schools district (ISD 199). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being. By focusing on a "whole-child" approach, Hilltop aims to prepare its students for future success through a curriculum that balances core subjects with opportunities for creativity and community engagement.

The school benefits from being part of a tight-knit district that prioritizes small-community values alongside modern educational standards. Hilltop Elementary is known for its commitment to inclusive practices, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds receive the support they need to thrive. Through strong partnerships with families and the broader Inver Grove Heights community, the school works to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, build lasting friendships, and develop the fundamental skills necessary for their transition into middle school.

626

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLTOP ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	199
Black	103
Asian	25
Two or More	72
American Indian	4

White
223 (35.6%)
Hispanic
199 (31.8%)
Black
103 (16.5%)
Two or More
72 (11.5%)
Asian
25 (4.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

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:	INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SCHOOLS
Phone:	(651)306-7400
Website:	http://www.isd199.org/schools/hilltop
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	626
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 44

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 83