- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hazlet, NJ
Lillian Drive School
Federal NCES profile for Lillian Drive School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341368003832
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lillian Drive School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Hazlet · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lillian Drive School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian Drive School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Hazlet, NJ.
School address
District: Hazlet Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341368003832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lillian Drive School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 341368003832 · Hazlet, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 11.3:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Raritan High School (781 students)
Lillian Drive School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lillian Drive School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Raritan High S
Raritan High School
781 students
- Hazlet Middle
Hazlet Middle School
376 students
- Sycamore Drive
Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center
341 students
- Middle Road Sc 285
Middle Road School
285 students
- This school 260
Lillian Drive School
260 students
- Raritan Valley 241
Raritan Valley School
241 students
What this shows Lillian Drive School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lillian Drive School compares
Lillian Drive 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 44% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$24,734
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Lillian Drive School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazlet Township Public School District reports $24,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lillian Drive School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazlet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raritan Valley School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lillian Drive School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lillian Drive School
How many students attend Lillian Drive School?
Lillian Drive School has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hazlet, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillian Drive School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillian Drive School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Lillian Drive School?
16.7% of students at Lillian Drive School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lillian Drive School?
The largest demographic group at Lillian Drive School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Hazlet, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lillian Drive School?
Lillian Drive School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Lillian Drive School rank among elementary schools in Hazlet?
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian Drive School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Hazlet, 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 Hazlet on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazlet Township Public School District?
Besides Lillian Drive School, Hazlet Township Public School District also operates Raritan High School (781 students), Hazlet Middle School (376 students), and Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center (341 students). See the Hazlet Township Public School District district page for the complete list.