Hillcrest Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary serves students in the southern Boise area.

Hillcrest Elementary is within walking distance for many students.

Younger students can attend Hillcrest Elementary.

Hillcrest Elementary located in Boise overlooks the Boise foothills to the north.

Students enjoy the open courts and acres of green space at Hillcrest Elementary for recess.

Students enjoy sport courts and fields at Hillcrest Elementary.

Hillcrest Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

2045 S Pond St, Boise, ID

Central Bench Neighborhood

Boise School District

304 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
37%

Annual Tuition
$0

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

15%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

265:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.4%

Male

48.6%

White

62.9%

Hispanic

16.4%

Black

10.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

4.3%

Two or more races

3.9%

Native American

1.1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

1/24/2025

Review for Hillcrest ElementaryI am beyond frustrated with Hillcrest Elementary and feel compelled to share my outrage. This school has been a complete disappointment and, frankly, a waste of our tax dollars.First and foremost, my child has been unfairly targeted by a substitute teacher who seems to...

1.0 parent

11/12/2024

As a parent, I want to provide an honest perspective on my experience with Hillcrest Elementary. My son is a well-mannered child, but unfortunately, my interactions with the school have left me feeling extremely frustrated and concerned.First and foremost, there seems to be a lack of consistency and...

5.0 parent

1/14/2023

My daughters attended here. Hillcrest is a great school. Highly recommend. Excellent teaching staff, small environment, and welcoming.

5.0 parent

11/12/2018

Hillcrest goes above and beyond to make the kids feel valued, safe and part of a school family. The principal, counselor, teachers and staff all care about the kids. I could not ask for a better school for my son to attend.

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Median Lot Size

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Average Household Income

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Idaho Ada County Boise 83705 Central Bench

Hillcrest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Boise, ID and is served by the Boise School District in Idaho. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 304 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Hillcrest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $465,723. Discover additional schools in the area, like Borah Senior High School, Robert Janss School, BOISE ONLINE SCHOOL - SECONDARY, and more. Learn more about what Boise has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hillcrest Elementary School.

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