Hillcrest Elementary School in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hillcrest Elementary School is a suburban public school in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania that is part of Upper Darby School District. It serves 552 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.8:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

552 Students

51 Teachers

2601 Bond Ave

Drexel Hill, PA 19026 View local requests

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Hillcrest Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Buehler

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Hillcrest Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

61%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hillcrest Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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