Hillcrest Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary School has been recently remodeled.

Hillcrest Elementary School received an B- rated form Niche.

Hillcrest Elementary School has a newly remodeled playground.

Hillcrest Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1045 Hilltop Dr, Lawrence, KS

Hillcrest Neighborhood

Lawrence Unified School District

338 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
38%

Reading Proficiency
50%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

50%

Math Proficiency

38%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 33	Full Time Teachers 33
Teachers in First or Second Year 15%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

499:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.7%	Female 47.3%
White 38.7%	Hispanic 25.7%
Two or more races 14.5%	Black 11.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander 7.6%	Native American 2.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

11/4/2025

We have had kids at Hillcrest since 2018 - through three Principals, a global pandemic, and a merger with another Title I elementary school when the district changed boundaries. Throughout all of this, my kids’ love of learning, curiosity about others and the world around them, and commitment to com...

5.0 parent

12/11/2019

I give it a 5 star. The school provides excellent teachers and supporting staff, and as mentioned by another reviewer, what I love about the school is the true diversity as students from different races, religion, and countries are there and there is no discrimination. The teachers are very competen...

5.0 parent

12/9/2019

Our experience has been excellent and engaging.

1.0 parent

6/26/2019

I would say one out of ten.

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Median Lot Size

11,325 Sq Ft

% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

68.5%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Lawrence High School

9th to 12th
Public

B+

Veritas Christian School

Public

Lawrence Free State High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

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Kansas Douglas County Lawrence 66044 Hillcrest

Hillcrest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Lawrence, KS and is served by the Lawrence Unified School District in Kansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 338 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Hillcrest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $413,599. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lawrence High School, Veritas Christian School, Lawrence Free State High School, and more. Learn more about what Lawrence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hillcrest Elementary School.

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