- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montclair, NJ
Hillside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341056002176
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Montclair · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Montclair, NJ.
School address
District: Montclair Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341056002176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Hillside Elementary School grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 341056002176 · Montclair, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
684 enr · 14.3:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Montclair High School (1,925 students)
Hillside Elementary School grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 44.6 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
- Montclair High
Montclair High School
1,925 students
- This school 684
Hillside Elementary School
684 students
- Buzz Aldrin Mi 618
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
618 students
- Glenfield Midd 512
Glenfield Middle School
512 students
- Charles H. Bul 438
Charles H. Bullock School
438 students
- Watchung Eleme 406
Watchung Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Hillside Elementary School reports 684 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 61% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,536
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 684 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
African American 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 13.3%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Hillside Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montclair Public School District reports $26,536 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buzz Aldrin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles H. Bullock School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watchung Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Elementary School
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has 684 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montclair, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside Elementary School?
11.5% 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 White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Montclair, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Montclair?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Montclair, 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 Montclair on the city page.
What other schools are in Montclair Public School District?
Besides Hillside Elementary School, Montclair Public School District also operates Montclair High School (1,925 students), Buzz Aldrin Middle School (618 students), and Glenfield Middle School (512 students). See the Montclair Public School District district page for the complete list.