Hillcrest Elementary School

www.lkstevens.wednet.edu/hillcrest/site/

842 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Stevens, Washington, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Lake Stevens School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. The faculty and staff emphasize personalized instruction and collaboration, aiming to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors while instilling values of respect, responsibility, and perseverance.

In addition to its core curriculum, Hillcrest Elementary places a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, encouraging active participation from parents to help enrich the educational experience. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about district initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and student resources. With its commitment to holistic education and a student-centered approach, Hillcrest serves as a foundational building block for the Lake Stevens community, striving to ensure every child feels valued, challenged, and supported throughout their elementary years.

842

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	140
Black	47
Asian	122
Two or More	87
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
439 (52.1%)
Hispanic
140 (16.6%)
Asian
122 (14.5%)
Two or More
87 (10.3%)
Black
47 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	Lake Stevens School District
Phone:	(425)335-1545
Website:	http://www.lkstevens.wednet.edu/hillcrest/site/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 149

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 145

Grade 3 154

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 132