How is Hillcrest Elementary School rated?

Hillcrest Elementary School holds a C- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. School District U-46 is rated B- overall.

How do students at Hillcrest Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Hillcrest Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 36% in English Language Arts, 30% in Math and 17% in Science.

What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School serve?

Hillcrest Elementary School serves grades K–6 as a primary school.

How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?

509 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School, up from 494 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1.

Which homes are assigned to Hillcrest Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,621 residential properties to Hillcrest Elementary School in and around Elgin. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Hillcrest Elementary School in?

Hillcrest Elementary School is part of School District U-46, which reports 55 schools, 34,036 students and $18,911 of spending per student.

Hillcrest Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary School is a public primary school in Elgin, IL, serving grades K–6, rated C-, with 509 students and a 17:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 36% in English Language Arts, 30% in Math and 17% in Science.

C-TopHap school rating

Rating: C-
Grades: K–6
Enrollment: 509
Students per teacher: 17:1
Level: Primary
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts36%

Math30%

Science17%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

Hispanic79%

White12%

Black4%

Two or more races2%

Native American2%

Asian1%

Male / female: 49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch: 68%
Enrollment change vs prior year: +3.0%
Prior-year enrollment: 494

Homes assigned to this school

1,621 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Hillcrest Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address: 80 N Airlite St, Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 888-5282
Website: u-46.org
Setting: City - Medium
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 171371001683

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School district

School District U-46

District rating: B-
Schools: 55
Students: 34,036
Spending per student: $18,911
Teachers (FTE): 2,367
Grades: PK–12

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