- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morristown, NJ
Hillcrest School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341081004378
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Morristown · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 38.5%
- 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 #2 of 3 schools in Morristown, NJ.
School address
District: Morris School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341081004378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Hillcrest School shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-14.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 341081004378 · Morristown, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 10:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown High School (1,816 students)
Hillcrest School shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-14.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 23.8 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
- Morristown Hig
Morristown High School
1,816 students
- Frelinghuysen
Frelinghuysen Middle School
1,078 students
- Normandy Park 371
Normandy Park School
371 students
- Alfred Vail Sc 342
Alfred Vail School
342 students
- Sussex Avenue 327
Sussex Avenue School
327 students
- This school 251
Hillcrest School
251 students
What this shows Hillcrest School reports 251 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 | 38.5% | ▲ 30% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 84% | - | - |
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.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,771
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
White 31.9%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Hillcrest School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morris School District reports $24,771 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frelinghuysen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Normandy Park School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alfred Vail School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sussex Avenue School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest School
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morristown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 46.
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?
38.5% 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 58.6% of enrollment, in Morristown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Hillcrest School rank among schools in Morristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Morristown, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Morris School District?
Besides Hillcrest School, Morris School District also operates Morristown High School (1,816 students), Frelinghuysen Middle School (1,078 students), and Normandy Park School (371 students). See the Morris School District district page for the complete list.