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Hillcrest Elem
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1045 Hilltop Dr, Lawrence, KS 66044 · (785) 832-5720 · Part of Lawrence Unified School District 497
Students
393
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
62%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Hillcrest Elem
- Reading / language arts 7 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 21.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 27.9%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 35.5%
Location
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1045 Hilltop Dr, Lawrence
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten60
Grade 147
Grade 261
Grade 368
Grade 475
Grade 582
Enrollment over time
323’20
338’21
346’22
415’23
393’24
Up 21.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 39%Hispanic 26%Two or more races 15%Black 11%Asian 8%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.