- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pompton Plains, NJ
Hillview School
Federal NCES profile for Hillview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341290004472
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillview School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pompton Plains · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillview School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillview School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pompton Plains, NJ.
School address
District: Pequannock Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341290004472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Hillview School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 341290004472 · Pompton Plains, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 13.9:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Pequannock Township High School (655 students)
Hillview School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hillview School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pequannock Tow
Pequannock Township High School
655 students
- Pequannock Val
Pequannock Valley School
476 students
- Stephen J. Ger
Stephen J. Gerace School
334 students
- North Boulevar
North Boulevard School
326 students
- This school
Hillview School
306 students
What this shows Hillview School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillview School compares
Hillview 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.6% | ▼ 88% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$23,639
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 306 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 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Hillview School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pequannock Township School District reports $23,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillview School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pequannock Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pequannock Valley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen J. Gerace School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Boulevard School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillview School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillview School
How many students attend Hillview School?
Hillview School has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pompton Plains, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillview School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillview School?
3.6% of students at Hillview School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillview School?
The largest demographic group at Hillview School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Pompton Plains, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillview School?
Hillview School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Hillview School rank among public schools in Pompton Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillview School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pompton Plains, 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 Pequannock Township School District?
Besides Hillview School, Pequannock Township School District also operates Pequannock Township High School (655 students), Pequannock Valley School (476 students), and Stephen J. Gerace School (334 students). See the Pequannock Township School District district page for the complete list.