Hillcrest Elementary School serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students, with an approximate enrollment of three hundred and fifty students.  There are fifty-five employees, which includes thirty-three certified teachers.  Hillcrest Elementary School is comprised of a diverse community of learners who are provided developmentally appropriate educational experiences.  Teachers use strategies which focus on computer technology, curriculum integration, literacy-based instruction, and student centered learning.  The Hillcrest staff strives to challenge each child to reach his/her fullest potential.