- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillside, NJ
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
Federal NCES profile for Deanna G. Taylor Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340729005542
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deanna G. Taylor Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hillside · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Deanna G. Taylor Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deanna G. Taylor Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hillside, NJ.
School address
District: Hillside Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340729005542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Deanna G. Taylor Academy shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 340729005542 · Hillside, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 9.2:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillside High School (911 students)
Deanna G. Taylor Academy shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Deanna G. Taylor Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillside High
Hillside High School
911 students
- Abram P. Morri
Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center
625 students
- Hurden Looker
Hurden Looker School
408 students
- Ola Edwards Co
Ola Edwards Community School
391 students
- Walter O. Krum 323
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
323 students
- This school 202
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
202 students
What this shows Deanna G. Taylor Academy reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deanna G. Taylor Academy compares
Deanna G. Taylor Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 75% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,068
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
White 9.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Deanna G. Taylor Academy is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillside Public School District reports $25,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deanna G. Taylor Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hurden Looker School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola Edwards Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deanna G. Taylor Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~202 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Deanna G. Taylor Academy
How many students attend Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy has 202 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillside, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Deanna G. Taylor Academy is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
51.7% of students at Deanna G. Taylor Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
The largest demographic group at Deanna G. Taylor Academy is African American at 55.0% of enrollment, in Hillside, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Deanna G. Taylor Academy rank among elementary schools in Hillside?
By Resource Investment Index, Deanna G. Taylor Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hillside, 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 Hillside on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillside Public School District?
Besides Deanna G. Taylor Academy, Hillside Public School District also operates Hillside High School (911 students), Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center (625 students), and Hurden Looker School (408 students). See the Hillside Public School District district page for the complete list.