- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsborough, NJ
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsborough Township Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340723005226
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsborough Township Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsborough Township Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsborough Township Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Hillsborough, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340723005226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Hillsborough Township Elementary School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 340723005226 · Hillsborough, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 12.3:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsborough High School (2,377 students)
Hillsborough Township Elementary School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hillsborough Township 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
- This school 467
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
467 students
- Woods Road Ele 410
Woods Road Elementary School
410 students
What this shows Hillsborough Township Elementary School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsborough Township Elementary School compares
Hillsborough Township 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 65% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.3%
White 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Hillsborough Township 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 Hillsborough Township 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auten Road Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnymead Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woods Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsborough Township 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
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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
Amsterdam Elementary School
Standard public school
376 students 10.4:1 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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough Township Elementary School
How many students attend Hillsborough Township Elementary School?
Hillsborough Township Elementary School has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsborough, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough Township Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough Township Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsborough Township Elementary School?
10.3% of students at Hillsborough Township Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsborough Township Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsborough Township Elementary School is Asian at 38.3% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsborough Township Elementary School?
Hillsborough Township Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Hillsborough Township Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsborough Township Elementary School ranks #4 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 Hillsborough Township 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.