Hillcrest Primary School serves 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillcrest Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hillcrest Primary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillcrest Primary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hillcrest Primary School?
435 students attend Hillcrest Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hillcrest Primary School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest Primary School?
Hillcrest Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Primary School offer ?
Hillcrest Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillcrest Primary School part of?
Hillcrest Primary School is part of Shawano School District.
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