Hilltop Elementary School serves 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
4%
5%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary School?
284 students attend Hilltop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hilltop Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hilltop Elementary School offer ?
Hilltop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Hilltop Elementary School part of?
Hilltop Elementary School is part of Regional School Unit 39 School District.
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