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#5455 of 9,539 schools in CA
Hillcrest Drive Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
4041 Hillcrest Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Enrollment
532
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
532
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,455 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#396 of 563
public schools
In district
#560 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Academic growth
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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About Hillcrest Drive Elementary
Hillcrest Drive Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Hillcrest Drive Elementary serves approximately 532 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Hillcrest Drive Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,455 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Hillcrest Drive Elementary show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
65% of students at Hillcrest Drive Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Hillcrest Drive Elementary — Students at Hillcrest Drive Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.
How Hillcrest Drive Elementary Compares
See how Hillcrest Drive Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4041 Hillcrest Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hillcrest Drive Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stella Elementary Charter Academy (rated 8.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is New Los Angeles Charter Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Virginia Road Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Stella Middle Charter Academy Los Angeles | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Marlton Los Angeles | 0.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Coliseum Street Elementary Los Angeles | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| View Park Continuation Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | — |
| Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| ESCUELA PLUS ELEMENTARY Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Virginia Road Elementary Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| MARCUS GARVEY SCHOOL Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Stella Elementary Charter Academy Los Angeles | 1.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Audubon Middle Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| ISANA Nascent Academy Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Windsor Hills Math Science Los Angeles | 1.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Cienega Elementary Los Angeles | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Wayfinder Family Services Los Angeles | 1.4 mi | — |
| New Los Angeles Charter Elementary Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Baldwin Hills Elementary Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| WAYFINDER FAMILY SERVICES Los Angeles | 1.4 mi | 4.7 |
| Today's Fresh Start-Compton Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Iovine and Young Center Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90008 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,822
Median Home Value
$1,003,000
Median Rent
$1,589/mo
Population
33,443
College Educated
33.2%
Homeownership
30.4%
Avg Commute
35.3 min
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Median Age
41.2
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| Alpha Elementary Madera, CA | 6.0 |
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| Bryn Mawr Elementary Loma Linda, CA | 6.0 |
| Cabrillo Elementary Pacifica, CA | 6.0 |
| Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Los Angeles, CA | 6.0 |
| Chet F. Harritt Elementary Santee, CA | 6.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hillcrest Drive Elementary
What grades does Hillcrest Drive Elementary serve?
Hillcrest Drive Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hillcrest Drive Elementary?
Hillcrest Drive Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Drive Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Drive Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillcrest Drive Elementary rank in CA?
Hillcrest Drive Elementary ranks #5,455 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hillcrest Drive Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Drive Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hillcrest Drive Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest Drive Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hillcrest Drive Elementary a charter school?
No, Hillcrest Drive Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillcrest Drive Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest Drive Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest Drive Elementary?
95.5% of students at Hillcrest Drive Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.0%
- Phone
- (323) 296-6867
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #560 of 769
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