- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerset, NJ
Hillcrest School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340549005202
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Somerset, NJ.
School address
District: Franklin Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340549005202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Hillcrest School shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 44.5 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 340549005202 · Somerset, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 10:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High School (2,134 students)
Hillcrest School shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 44.5 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
2,134 students
- Franklin Middl 787
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus
787 students
- Claremont Elem 685
Claremont Elementary School
685 students
- Franklin Park 671
Franklin Park School
671 students
- Franklin Middl 592
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus
592 students
- This school 439
Hillcrest School
439 students
What this shows Hillcrest School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest School compares
Hillcrest School 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▲ 41% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,100
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
African American 23.0%
Asian 12.3%
White 8.4%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Hillcrest School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Township Public School District reports $26,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claremont Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Park School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest School
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerset, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Hillcrest School?
41.6% of students at Hillcrest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Somerset, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Hillcrest School rank among schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Somerset, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Township Public School District?
Besides Hillcrest School, Franklin Township Public School District also operates Franklin High School (2,134 students), Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus (787 students), and Claremont Elementary School (685 students). See the Franklin Township Public School District district page for the complete list.