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Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Indian Trail Elementary School

Should you attend Hillcrest Elementary School or Indian Trail Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hillcrest Elementary School
1435 Jefferson Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Indian Trail Elementary School
6235 Stonewall Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Indian Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Indian Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
372 students
328 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillcrest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Indian Trail Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillcrest Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Indian Trail Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillcrest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Indian Trail Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

65-69%
(Top 1% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 1% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Indian Trail Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in IL)
35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Indian Trail Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in IL)
60-69%
(Top 30% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hillcrest Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Indian Trail Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
22
Kindergarten Students
60
51
Grade 1 Students
53
51
Grade 2 Students
47
45
Grade 3 Students
54
41
Grade 4 Students
54
32
Grade 5 Students
38
41
Grade 6 Students
49
44
Grade 7 Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Indian Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Indian Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Indian Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Indian Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Indian Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Indian Trail Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillcrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Indian Trail Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(11-12 School Year Data)
9%
(11-12 School Year Data)
 
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