- Enrollment
- 2,081
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Livingston, NJ
Hillside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340882002138
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Livingston, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340882002138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Hillside Elementary School grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 340882002138 · Livingston, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 11.9:1 · 2.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Livingston High School (2,081 students)
Hillside Elementary School grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hillside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Livingston Hig
Livingston High School
2,081 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
994 students
- Mount Pleasant 530
Mount Pleasant Middle School
530 students
- Harrison Eleme 522
Harrison Elementary School
522 students
- Riker Hill Ele 477
Riker Hill Elementary School
477 students
- This school 476
Hillside Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Hillside Elementary School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside Elementary School compares
Hillside Elementary School 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 92% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,849
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Asian 55.3%
White 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Hillside Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Livingston Board of Education School District reports $23,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riker Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Elementary School
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Livingston, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside Elementary School?
2.3% of students at Hillside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Elementary School is Asian at 55.3% of enrollment, in Livingston, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Hillside Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Livingston, 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 Livingston on the city page.
What other schools are in Livingston Board of Education School District?
Besides Hillside Elementary School, Livingston Board of Education School District also operates Livingston High School (2,081 students), Heritage Middle School (994 students), and Mount Pleasant Middle School (530 students). See the Livingston Board of Education School District district page for the complete list.