- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mendham, NJ
Hilltop School
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340990004314
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mendham · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1.5%
- 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 #2 of 3 public schools in Mendham, NJ.
School address
District: Mendham Borough School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340990004314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hilltop School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 340990004314 · Mendham, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 10.7:1 · 1.5% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View School (208 students)
Hilltop School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.5% | ▼ 95% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 77% | - | - |
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.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
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
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$27,595
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 289 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
White 78.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 4.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Hilltop School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mendham Borough School District reports $27,595 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop School
How many students attend Hilltop School?
Hilltop School has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mendham, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop 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 Hilltop School?
1.5% 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 White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Mendham, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop School?
Hilltop School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 public schools in Mendham?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mendham, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mendham Borough School District?
Besides Hilltop School, Mendham Borough School District also operates Mountain View School (208 students). See the Mendham Borough School District district page for the complete list.