- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Laurel, NJ
Hillside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341095001160
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Mount Laurel · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Mount Laurel, NJ.
School address
District: Mount Laurel Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341095001160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Hillside Elementary School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 341095001160 · Mount Laurel, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 12.9:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: T. E. Harrington Middle School (948 students)
Hillside Elementary School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 32.5 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
- T. E. Harringt
T. E. Harrington Middle School
948 students
- Hartford Upper
Hartford Upper Elementary School
926 students
- Springville El
Springville Elementary School
480 students
- Fleetwood Elem
Fleetwood Elementary School
404 students
- This school
Hillside Elementary School
386 students
- Larchmont Elem 370
Larchmont Elementary School
370 students
What this shows Hillside Elementary School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside Elementary School compares
Hillside 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 60% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,785
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
African American 15.0%
Asian 13.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Hillside Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Laurel Township School District reports $22,785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. E. Harrington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartford Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fleetwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Larchmont Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Elementary School
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Laurel, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside Elementary School?
11.8% 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 47.7% of enrollment, in Mount Laurel, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside 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 Hillside Elementary School rank among schools in Mount Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Mount Laurel, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Laurel Township School District?
Besides Hillside Elementary School, Mount Laurel Township School District also operates T. E. Harrington Middle School (948 students), Hartford Upper Elementary School (926 students), and Springville Elementary School (480 students). See the Mount Laurel Township School District district page for the complete list.