- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Millville, NJ
Holly Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holly Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341032001878
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Heights Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Millville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Holly Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Heights Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Millville, NJ.
School address
District: Millville School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341032001878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Holly Heights Elementary School shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 341032001878 · Millville, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 11.4:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Millville Senior High School (1,687 students)
Holly Heights Elementary School shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Holly Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millville Seni
Millville Senior High School
1,687 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle School
929 students
- Child Family C 554
Child Family Center
554 students
- This school 466
Holly Heights Elementary School
466 students
- Silver Run Ele 460
Silver Run Elementary School
460 students
- Rieck Avenue E 419
Rieck Avenue Elementary School
419 students
What this shows Holly Heights Elementary School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Heights Elementary School compares
Holly Heights Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 130% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 130% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,975
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
White 22.5%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Holly Heights Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Millville School District reports $28,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holly Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Child Family Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Run Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rieck Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Millville
1 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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holly Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Holly Heights Elementary School?
Holly Heights Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Millville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Heights Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Holly Heights Elementary School?
68.1% of students at Holly Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Holly Heights Elementary School is African American at 38.0% of enrollment, in Millville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Heights Elementary School?
Holly Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Holly Heights Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Millville?
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Heights Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Millville, 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 Millville on the city page.
What other schools are in Millville School District?
Besides Holly Heights Elementary School, Millville School District also operates Millville Senior High School (1,687 students), Lakeside Middle School (929 students), and Child Family Center (554 students). See the Millville School District district page for the complete list.