Excellent
#3 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 1% in state
Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementary School · Lincoln Parish · Ruston, LA
A Lincoln Parish elementary school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 East Kentucky Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270
- Math 88% proficient (2011)
- Reading 88% proficient (2011)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest Elementary School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 88% across the 3-year record (2009–2011).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillcrest Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,383/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ruston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,599
Median home value
$218,600
Median rent
$819/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
49.6%
Poverty rate
32.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71270; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 636 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of RustonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Glen View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–2 | 1.3 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Dubach SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 139 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lincoln Parish
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillcrest Elementary School is listed in Lincoln Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ruston, LA, part of Lincoln Parish, serving approximately 363 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest Elementary School
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School serve?
Hillcrest Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillcrest Elementary School rank in LA?
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks #3 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Hillcrest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Hillcrest Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hillcrest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillcrest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest Elementary School?
54.0% of students at Hillcrest Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lincoln Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (318) 255-0550
- Area population (ZIP 71270)
- 32,747
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 28.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71270; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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