What grades does Hillcrest Elem serve?

As a Primary school, Hillcrest Elem serves students in Lawrence, KS. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Hillcrest Elem located?

You can find Hillcrest Elem in Lawrence, KS.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elem?

At Hillcrest Elem, there are approximately 13 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Lawrence, KS?

Hillcrest Elem is among the schools serving Lawrence, KS. The school is part of the local school system.

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Hillcrest Elem — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Lawrence, Kansas|Lawrence

Lawrence, KS 66044

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Mon

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

EC-HS No School - Fall Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.

Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving Break - District ClosedHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Wed

HS Finals Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

High School Finals - Early Release

Dec

Thu

End of 2nd Quarter / HS Finals Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

End of second quarter; High School Finals - Early Release

Dec

Fri

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

EC-HS No School - Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.

Dec

Thu

Christmas Holiday - District ClosedHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

415

Student:Teacher

13:1

Locale

Urban

District

Lawrence

Econ. Disadvantaged

61.2%

Phone

(785)832-5720

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40-44%

Math Proficiency

30-34%

Chronic Absenteeism

16.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

11 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.2:1

Near average in KS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

344

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

35.21

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,177

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,823

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,451

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 9%State 57%Local 34%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$325,149

+2.7% 1yr+38.7% 5yr

Lawrence, KS metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

24.8%

Below 150% poverty line

4.7%

Unemployment rate

7.4%

Uninsured residents

3.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,843

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,703

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

560 (33%)

Speech/Language Impairment

228 (13%)

Autism

199 (12%)

Other Health Impairment

195 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

88 (5%)

Intellectual Disability

59 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

393

Current enrollment

Growing(+14% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Fall Break

EC-HS No School - Fall Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.

Break

Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Thanksgiving Break - District Closed

District Closed for Thanksgiving

Holiday

Wed, Dec 16, 2026

HS Finals Early Release

High School Finals - Early Release

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Lawrence. Hillcrest Elem follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - District ClosedDistrict-wide EC-HS No School - District Closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	No School EC-HSDistrict-wide EC-HS No School	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	End of 1st QuarterDistrict-wide End of first quarter	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	No School EC-HSDistrict-wide EC-HS No School	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	District Closed - No School EC-HSDistrict-wide EC-HS No School - District Closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	No School EC-HSDistrict-wide EC-HS No School	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide EC-HS No School - Fall Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - District ClosedDistrict-wide District Closed for Thanksgiving	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	HS Finals Early ReleaseDistrict-wide High School Finals - Early Release	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	End of 2nd Quarter / HS Finals Early ReleaseDistrict-wide End of second quarter; High School Finals - Early Release	half_day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide EC-HS No School - Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Holiday - District ClosedDistrict-wide District Closed for Christmas	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day - District ClosedDistrict-wide District Closed for New Year's Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	First Day of 2nd SemesterDistrict-wide Classes resume for second semester	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day - District ClosedDistrict-wide EC-HS No School - District Closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	No School EC-HSDistrict-wide EC-HS No School	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 19, 2027	No School EC-HSDistrict-wide EC-HS No School	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	End of 3rd QuarterDistrict-wide End of third quarter	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide EC-HS No School - Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	No School EC-HSDistrict-wide EC-HS No School	Staff Day	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	New Kindergarten Orientation / Current Kindergartners No SchoolDistrict-wide Orientation for incoming Kindergarteners; Current Kindergartners have no school	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	No School EC-HSDistrict-wide EC-HS No School	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Senior Finals AMDistrict-wide High school senior final exams in morning	exam	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Seniors Last DayDistrict-wide Last day of school for high school seniors Review the calendar for senior milestone dates and related activities.	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Preschool/EC Last DayDistrict-wide Last day of school for preschool and early childhood students	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	LVS GraduationDistrict-wide Lawrence Virtual School Graduation	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	HS Finals Early ReleaseDistrict-wide High School Finals - Early Release	half_day	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	LHS GraduationDistrict-wide Lawrence High School Graduation Review the event notice for time, location and ceremony details.	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	K-HS Last Day (Early Release) / End of 4th QuarterDistrict-wide Last day of school for K-HS students (early release), HS Finals, and end of 4th quarter	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	FSHS GraduationDistrict-wide Free State High School Graduation	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - District ClosedDistrict-wide District Closed for Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth Observance - District ClosedDistrict-wide District Closed in observance of Juneteenth	Holiday	—