- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lodi, NJ
Hilltop School
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340885000554
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilltop School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Lodi, NJ.
School address
District: Lodi School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340885000554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Hilltop School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 340885000554 · Lodi, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 12:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lodi High School (906 students)
Hilltop School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hilltop School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lodi High Scho
Lodi High School
906 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
686 students
- Wilson School
Wilson School
382 students
- Washington Sch 358
Washington School
358 students
- This school 337
Hilltop School
337 students
- Columbus Schoo 265
Columbus School
265 students
What this shows Hilltop School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilltop School compares
Hilltop 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▲ 2% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$19,337
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 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
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
White 20.2%
African American 8.0%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Hilltop School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lodi School District reports $19,337 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilltop School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilltop School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop School
How many students attend Hilltop School?
Hilltop School has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lodi, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop School is 12:1, which is 2% 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 Hilltop School?
30.3% of students at Hilltop School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilltop School?
The largest demographic group at Hilltop School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Lodi, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop School?
Hilltop 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 Hilltop School rank among schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Lodi, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lodi on the city page.
What other schools are in Lodi School District?
Besides Hilltop School, Lodi School District also operates Lodi High School (906 students), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (686 students), and Wilson School (382 students). See the Lodi School District district page for the complete list.