- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hackensack, NJ
Fanny Meyer Hillers
Federal NCES profile for Fanny Meyer Hillers, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340627000502
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fanny Meyer Hillers earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Hackensack · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fanny Meyer Hillers has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fanny Meyer Hillers ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hackensack, NJ.
School address
District: Hackensack School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340627000502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Fanny Meyer Hillers grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 44.7 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 340627000502 · Hackensack, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 11.7:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Hackensack High School (1,813 students)
Fanny Meyer Hillers grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE held 44.7 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Fanny Meyer Hillers in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hackensack Hig
Hackensack High School
1,813 students
- Hackensack Mid
Hackensack Middle School
1,399 students
- Fairmount 621
Fairmount
621 students
- Nellie K. Park 589
Nellie K. Parker
589 students
- This school 516
Fanny Meyer Hillers
516 students
- Jackson Avenue 438
Jackson Avenue
438 students
What this shows Fanny Meyer Hillers reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fanny Meyer Hillers compares
Fanny Meyer Hillers is a growing 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▲ 62% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$29,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.9%
African American 15.3%
Asian 8.7%
White 6.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Fanny Meyer Hillers is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hackensack School District reports $29,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fanny Meyer Hillers Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hackensack Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmount | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nellie K. Parker | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Avenue | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fanny Meyer Hillers's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fanny Meyer Hillers
How many students attend Fanny Meyer Hillers?
Fanny Meyer Hillers has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hackensack, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fanny Meyer Hillers?
The student-teacher ratio at Fanny Meyer Hillers is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Fanny Meyer Hillers?
47.9% of students at Fanny Meyer Hillers are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fanny Meyer Hillers?
The largest demographic group at Fanny Meyer Hillers is Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment, in Hackensack, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fanny Meyer Hillers?
Fanny Meyer Hillers has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fanny Meyer Hillers rank among schools in Hackensack?
By Resource Investment Index, Fanny Meyer Hillers ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hackensack, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hackensack on the city page.
What other schools are in Hackensack School District?
Besides Fanny Meyer Hillers, Hackensack School District also operates Hackensack High School (1,813 students), Hackensack Middle School (1,399 students), and Fairmount (621 students). See the Hackensack School District district page for the complete list.