Hillcrest Elementary

460 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary, located at 1500 NW 2nd Ave. in Oak Harbor, Washington, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Oak Harbor Public Schools district. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where young students can develop foundational academic skills. The school typically emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare children for their future academic transitions.

Because of its location in Oak Harbor, Hillcrest often plays a significant role in serving families connected to the nearby Whidbey Island military community, as well as the broader civilian population. The school environment is generally characterized by a focus on student engagement, collaboration between teachers and parents, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, nurturing space for students to explore their interests and achieve their early learning milestones.

460

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	64
Black	13
Asian	32
Two or More	62
Pacific Islander	5

White
284 (61.7%)
Hispanic
64 (13.9%)
Two or More
62 (13.5%)
Asian
32 (7.0%)
Black
13 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1%)

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:	Oak Harbor School District
Phone:	(360)279-5200
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 78

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 86