At a glance
Reported students
551
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
551
Hillcrest El Sch: 551 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 592
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Hillcrest El Sch
Hillcrest El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Drexel Hill. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Upper Darby SD. NCES reports 551 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (46.3%) and White (22.9%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hillcrest El Sch
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.9%
- Hispanic9.8%
- Black46.3%
- Asian8.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Upper Darby SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Garrettford El Sch
Elementary · Grades 01–05
529 reported students
Primos El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
499 reported students
Aronimink El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
626 reported students
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
468 reported students
Westbrook Park El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
468 reported students
Stonehurst Hills El Sch
Elementary · Grades 01–05
436 reported students
Public schools near Hillcrest El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby Kdg Ctr Elementary · Upper Darby SD | KG–KG | 468 | 0.4 mi |
| Highland Park El Sch Elementary · Upper Darby SD | 01–05 | 737 | 1 mi |
| Chatham Park El Sch Elementary · Haverford Township SD | KG–05 | 582 | 1 mi |
| Aronimink El Sch Elementary · Upper Darby SD | KG–05 | 626 | 1.1 mi |
| Garrettford El Sch Elementary · Upper Darby SD | 01–05 | 529 | 1.2 mi |
| Manoa El Sch Elementary · Haverford Township SD | KG–05 | 706 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest El Sch
What grades does Hillcrest El Sch serve?
Hillcrest El Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Upper Darby SD.
How many students attend Hillcrest El Sch?
Hillcrest El Sch reported 551 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 592 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillcrest El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 551 students and 56.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hillcrest El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillcrest El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Upper Darby SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Hillcrest El Sch in?
Hillcrest El Sch is part of Upper Darby SD, based in Upper Darby, PA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hillcrest El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Upper Darby Kdg Ctr (0.4 mi), Highland Park El Sch (1 mi), Chatham Park El Sch (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.