Hillcrest Elementary is a public school in Brookings, South Dakota, that teaches kids from kindergarten to third grade. Hillcrest Elementary – 04 is in a small town and has 316 students. The student–teacher ratio is 12:1, which is lower than the district average and allows for more personalized instruction. There are 26 full-time equivalent teachers and 2 full-time school counselors at the school. There are 47% female and 53% male students in the school, and 27% of them are from low-income families, which shows that the school has a moderate range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Academic performance data shows that 47% of students are proficient or better in math and 47% are proficient or better in reading. This shows that students are doing well in all of the core subjects. The curriculum at Hillcrest Elementary meets state standards and includes basic reading and writing, math, science, and social studies. The school also offers art, music, and technology enrichment programs, as well as extra help for students who need it. In general, Hillcrest Elementary is known for having small class sizes, a supportive learning environment, and chances for students to keep getting better at and more interested in core subjects.