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Hillcrest Elementary School

1010 E Concord St
Orlando, FL 32803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Hillcrest Elementary School's student population of 485 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Hillcrest Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#284 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
70-74%
52%
85-89%
52%
80-89%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Hillcrest Elementary School is ranked #284 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hillcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Hillcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orlando Gifted Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary School?
485 students attend Hillcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hillcrest Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest Elementary School?
Hillcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Elementary School offer ?
Hillcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Elementary School part of?
Hillcrest Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
In what neighborhood is Hillcrest Elementary School located?
Hillcrest Elementary School is located in the Lake Eola Heights neighborhood of Orlando, FL.

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5   6/10/2017
Excellent school
- Posted by Parent - MamaBee-do

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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