- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsborough, NJ
Amsterdam Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Amsterdam Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340723006068
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amsterdam Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 4.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Amsterdam Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amsterdam Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Hillsborough, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340723006068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Amsterdam Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 340723006068 · Hillsborough, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 10.4:1 · 4.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsborough High School (2,377 students)
Amsterdam Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Amsterdam Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsborough H
Hillsborough High School
2,377 students
- Hillsborough T
Hillsborough Township Middle School
1,246 students
- Auten Road Int
Auten Road Intermediate School
1,112 students
- Sunnymead Elem 530
Sunnymead Elementary School
530 students
- Hillsborough T 467
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
467 students
- This school 376
Amsterdam Elementary School
376 students
What this shows Amsterdam Elementary School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amsterdam Elementary School compares
Amsterdam Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.4% | ▼ 85% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 40.2%
White 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Amsterdam Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough Township Public School District reports $22,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amsterdam Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsborough Township Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auten Road Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunnymead Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsborough Township Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amsterdam Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Hillsborough
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Auten Road Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,112 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Sunnymead Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Woodfern Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Amsterdam Elementary School
How many students attend Amsterdam Elementary School?
Amsterdam Elementary School has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsborough, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amsterdam Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amsterdam Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amsterdam Elementary School?
4.4% of students at Amsterdam Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amsterdam Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Amsterdam Elementary School is Asian at 40.2% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amsterdam Elementary School?
Amsterdam Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amsterdam Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Amsterdam Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Hillsborough, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hillsborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough Township Public School District?
Besides Amsterdam Elementary School, Hillsborough Township Public School District also operates Hillsborough High School (2,377 students), Hillsborough Township Middle School (1,246 students), and Auten Road Intermediate School (1,112 students). See the Hillsborough Township Public School District district page for the complete list.