Hillcrest Elementary School serves 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-69%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-69%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
13%
7%
White
75%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fort Dodge Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
141 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Fort Dodge Community School District.
