- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillside, NJ
Hurden Looker School
Federal NCES profile for Hurden Looker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340729005544
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurden Looker School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hillside · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hurden Looker School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hurden Looker School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hillside, NJ.
School address
District: Hillside Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340729005544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Hurden Looker School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 340729005544 · Hillside, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 11.7:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillside High School (911 students)
Hurden Looker School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hurden Looker School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillside High
Hillside High School
911 students
- Abram P. Morri
Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center
625 students
- This school
Hurden Looker School
408 students
- Ola Edwards Co
Ola Edwards Community School
391 students
- Walter O. Krum 323
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
323 students
- Deanna G. Tayl 202
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
202 students
What this shows Hurden Looker School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hurden Looker School compares
Hurden Looker 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 111% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 111% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$25,068
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
African American 40.2%
White 11.3%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Hurden Looker School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillside Public School District reports $25,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hurden Looker School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ola Edwards Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deanna G. Taylor Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurden Looker School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hurden Looker School
How many students attend Hurden Looker School?
Hurden Looker School has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillside, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurden Looker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurden Looker School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Hurden Looker School?
62.5% of students at Hurden Looker School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hurden Looker School?
The largest demographic group at Hurden Looker School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in Hillside, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurden Looker School?
Hurden Looker School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Hurden Looker School rank among elementary schools in Hillside?
By Resource Investment Index, Hurden Looker School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hillside, 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 Hillside on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillside Public School District?
Besides Hurden Looker School, Hillside Public School District also operates Hillside High School (911 students), Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center (625 students), and Ola Edwards Community School (391 students). See the Hillside Public School District district page for the complete list.