Enrollment
466
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+130% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holly Heights Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holly Heights Elementary School
Holly Heights Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Millville, New Jersey, enrolling 466 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 68.1% of students qualify for free meals, 130% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 466 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Millville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Millville Public Charter School (327 students): Holly Heights Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 12.1:1).
Millville School District also operates Millville Senior High School (1,687 students) and Lakeside Middle School (929 students) alongside Holly Heights Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Holly Heights Elementary School compares
Holly Heights Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millville School District, which includes Holly Heights Elementary School.
$24,273
Per student
-3%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 71.4%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Holly Heights Elementary School a good school?
Holly Heights Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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