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Hillcrest Elementary School

400 EAST WATTS AVE, ENTERPRISE, AL 36330

Top 25% School in Alabama

Ranked 32 of 215 in Alabama

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About Hillcrest Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary School is one of the well-regarded elementary schools in Alabama. It serves 768 students from kindergarten to sixth grade, where the school motivates kids to build a strong base in their studies. 55% of students perform well in math, while 63% perform well in reading. The school maintains a 19:1 student-to-teacher ratio and hires 40 full-time teachers and a counselor to guide very struggling students, ensuring each child gets personal help. The school feels welcoming, with girls making up 48% of students and boys 52%. Low-income families account for 58% of the student body. Hillcrest is located in a nice locality where houses cost $264,990. It ranks as the fourth-best school in Enterprise City and stands at 101st among Alabama's elementary schools. People know Hillcrest for its bright students, engaging classrooms, and supportive community. The school pushes kids to ask questions, think, and keep growing. Hillcrest Elementary: preparing tomorrow's leaders by helping young minds today.

Hillcrest Elementary School Contact Information

Address

400 EAST WATTS AVE, ENTERPRISE, AL 36330

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Phone

(334) 347-6858

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 63%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 63% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
768
Total Students
$66116
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 32 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hillcrest Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

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

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 59.3%
Asian 1.6%
Hispanic 15.7%
Black 18.7%
Two+ Races 4.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
59.3%
Asian
1.6%
Hispanic
15.7%
Black
18.7%
Two+ Races
4.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 768
49.3%
379 Female
50.7%
389 Male

Student Population

768 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

518 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A Hillcrest Elementary fifth-grader won the Alabama State Spelling Bee by correctly spelling dysphagia and will now compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, highlighting the school’s academic excellence.

FAQ

Q1. Does Hillcrest Elementary School support STEM and technology learning?

Ans. Yes, Hillcrest Elementary School integrates technology and STEM projects across the curriculum.

Q2. How are gifted students accommodated at Hillcrest Elementary School?

Ans. Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrichment sessions and accelerated programs for high-performing students.

Q3. What sports and recreation are available at Hillcrest Elementary School?

Ans. Students participate in physical education programs, intramural sports, and seasonal games.

Q4. What are the holiday and fundraising traditions at Hillcrest Elementary School?

Ans. Throughout the year, Hillcrest Elementary School organizes holiday events, charity drives, and student-led fundraisers throughout the year.

Q5. What is the faculty composition at Hillcrest Elementary School?

Ans. The school has a well-distributed mix of male and female teachers, maintaining diversity across departments.

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
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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
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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

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