- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bridgewater, NJ
Hillside Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340228005178
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Intermediate School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Bridgewater · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Intermediate School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Bridgewater, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340228005178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Hillside Intermediate School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.4 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 340228005178 · Bridgewater, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 10.7:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgewater-Raritan High School (2,673 students)
Hillside Intermediate School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.4 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hillside Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgewater-Ra
Bridgewater-Raritan High School
2,673 students
- Bridgewater-Ra
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
1,220 students
- Eisenhower Int 625
Eisenhower Intermediate School
625 students
- This school 568
Hillside Intermediate School
568 students
- Hamilton Prima 462
Hamilton Primary School
462 students
- Adamsville Pri 461
Adamsville Primary School
461 students
What this shows Hillside Intermediate School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside Intermediate School compares
Hillside Intermediate 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 68% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,718
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
Asian 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Hillside Intermediate School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District reports $25,718 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillside Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater-Raritan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adamsville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillside Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Bridgewater
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~568 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Intermediate School
How many students attend Hillside Intermediate School?
Hillside Intermediate School has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bridgewater, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Intermediate School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Hillside Intermediate School?
9.4% of students at Hillside Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Intermediate School is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Bridgewater, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Intermediate School?
Hillside Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Bridgewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District?
Besides Hillside Intermediate School, Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District also operates Bridgewater-Raritan High School (2,673 students), Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School (1,220 students), and Eisenhower Intermediate School (625 students). See the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District district page for the complete list.