Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Hillcrest Elementary - 04 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest Elementary - 04's student population of 305 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary - 04 is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#410 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
75%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest Elementary - 04's ranking?
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 is ranked #410 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Hillcrest Elementary - 04 often compared to?
Hillcrest Elementary - 04is often viewed alongside schools like Medary Elementary - 05, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary - 04?
305 students attend Hillcrest Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hillcrest Elementary - 04 students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary - 04?
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary - 04 offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary - 04 part of?
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 is part of Brookings School District 05-1.
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