Hilltop Elementary School serves 261 students in grades 3-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
82%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary School?
261 students attend Hilltop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hilltop Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hilltop Elementary School?
Hilltop Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hilltop Elementary School offer ?
Hilltop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Hilltop Elementary School part of?
Hilltop Elementary School is part of Ocean Beach School District.
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