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Hillside Elementary School

PublicGrades -1–4
CLOSTER, New Jersey · Closter Public School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students599
Student:Teacher10.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch2%
Title INo
Hillside
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 446
599
Total Enrollment
State avg: 41%
2%-39.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Hillside Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–4 in CLOSTER, New Jersey. The school enrolls 599 students. It is part of the Closter Public School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
2% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 41% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–4
DistrictCloster Public School District
County34003
CityCLOSTER
ZIP07624
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID340339000316

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment599
White40.9%
Hispanic / Latino8.5%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian41.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races7.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
40.9%
Hispanic
8.5%
Black
0.8%
Asian
41.1%
Two+
7.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %2%
State Avg41%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)