HILLRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

20110 HOPPER ST
ELKHORN, NE 68022

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hillrise Elementary School, located in Elkhorn, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Elkhorn Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community involvement, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth in its elementary-aged students. The campus provides a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and the integration of modern educational technology to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, featuring active engagement between teachers, administrators, and families. As part of the growing Elkhorn community, Hillrise Elementary benefits from the district’s reputation for high standards and consistent performance. With a focus on creating a well-rounded educational experience, the school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, ensuring that students have access to opportunities that develop their interests outside of traditional classroom instruction.

321

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	35
Black	7
Asian	18
Two or More	18

White
243 (75.7%)
Hispanic
35 (10.9%)
Asian
18 (5.6%)
Two or More
18 (5.6%)
Black
7 (2.2%)

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:	ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)289-2602
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 47

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 51