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Hillside Elementary School

PublicGrades 3–5
MONTCLAIR, New Jersey · Montclair Public School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students581
Student:Teacher13.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch13%
Title INo
Hillside
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Key Indicators

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

State avg: 449
581
Total Enrollment
State avg: 36%
13%-23.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Hillside Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in MONTCLAIR, New Jersey. The school enrolls 581 students. It is part of the Montclair Public School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

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
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 36% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictMontclair Public School District
County34013
CityMONTCLAIR
ZIP07042
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID341056002176

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment581
White45.1%
Hispanic / Latino15.9%
Black / African American23.1%
Asian4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Two or More Races11.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
45.1%
Hispanic
15.9%
Black
23.1%
Asian
4.1%
Two+
11.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

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 %13%
State Avg36%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)