Hillcrest Elementary School

About Hillcrest Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the best Elementary Schools in the state of Florida, with excellent academics and a very diverse and inclusive community. Hillcrest Elementary School serves grades PK-5 and is recognized for their excellence. Almost 82% of students are proficient in math and 87% proficient in reading, far exceeding state averages. Hillcrest has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, which allows for individualized learning and maintains rigorous standards. Hillcrest as a magnet school embraces diversity, with over half of their students in minority groups. Additionally, families appreciate Hillcrest’s focus on character development, extracurricular enrichment, and a commitment to community service. Hillcrest has set the bar for excellence amongst Elementary Schools in Florida.

Contact Information

Address

1010 E CONCORD ST ORLANDO FL 32803

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Phone

(407) 245-1770

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Website

https://hillcrestes.ocps.net/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 56%

Reading 56%

State average proficiency is 56% in Math and 56% in Reading.

29

Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

13

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

454

Total Students

$63170

Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 1 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hillcrest Elementary School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

1

of 102 in Florida

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 41.9%

Asian 4.2%

Hispanic 27.8%

Black 16.1%

Two+ Races 9.9%

Native Am. 0%

White

41.9%

Asian

4.2%

Hispanic

27.8%

Black

16.1%

Two+ Races

9.9%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 454

53.1%

241 Female

46.9%

213 Male

Student Population

454 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Hillcrest continues to shine with its bilingual education and strong community support—quietly doing great work every day.

FAQ

1. What grades are served at Hillcrest?

Ans. Pre-K through 5th grade.

2. What special program is offered?

Ans. dual-language Spanish magnet program.

3. What is the mascot?

Ans. The Panthers.

4. What makes it unique?

Ans. Focus on bilingualism and multicultural education.

5. How can parents support the school?

Ans. By joining PTA and volunteer initiatives.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say