HILLCREST EL

6910 E WILLIAM CANNON DR
AUSTIN, TX 78744

sites.dvisd.net/hes/

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School is a public school located in Austin, Texas, and is part of the Del Valle Independent School District (DVISD). Serving the educational needs of students in the 78744 zip code area, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic growth, literacy, and social development. As a member of the Del Valle community, the school benefits from the district’s broader initiatives aimed at preparing students for future academic success and providing equitable resources across its campuses.

The school’s website, located at [dvisd.net](http://www.dvisd.net), serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access essential information, including school calendars, district policies, and opportunities for family engagement. By maintaining strong lines of communication between the campus and the community, Hillcrest Elementary strives to build a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to support the holistic well-being and progress of every student.

376

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLCREST EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	326
Black	15
Asian	7
Two or More	5

Hispanic
326 (86.7%)
White
23 (6.1%)
Black
15 (4.0%)
Asian
7 (1.9%)
Two or More
5 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DEL VALLE ISD
Phone:	(512)386-3550
Website:	http://sites.dvisd.net/hes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 56

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 56