Hillside Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction MONTCLAIR, NJ Grades 03–05 Suburb: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ A (85.8)
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Hillside Elementary School
MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 03–05 SchoolScore™ A (85.8)
684
Students
46.6
Teachers
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
(973)509-4200
Phone
http://www.montclair.k12.nj.us
Website

Hillside Elementary School is a public school administered by the Montclair Public School District district in MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 03–05.

Key statistics: 684 students enrolled; a 14.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey Elementary School Average
Enrollment
684.0
State avg: 416.0
▲ 64% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.68:1
State avg: 11.4:1
▲ 29% worse
Free Lunch %
13.5%
State avg: 40.8%
▼ 67% better
School Details
School Name
Hillside Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
341056002176
State School ID
NJ-133310-123
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
54 ORANGE RD
City
MONTCLAIR
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
07042
County
Essex County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3411
State Leg. Upper
34027
State Leg. Lower
34027
Latitude
40.8155
Longitude
-74.2237
Grades Offered
Pre-K 3rd 4th 5th
👥
684
Total Students
👩‍🏫
46.6
Teachers FTE
📐
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
46.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)46.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 92 13.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Montclair Public School District
LEAID
3410560
State LEA ID
NJ-133310
Phone
(973)509-4000
Website
http://www.montclair.k12.nj.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Montclair
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$222,827K
Federal Revenue
$6,315K
State Revenue
$48,330K
Local Revenue
$168,182K
Total Expenditure
$221,283K
Instruction Exp.
$93,444K
Support Services
$69,356K
Other Current Exp.
$2,146K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Hillside Elementary School

1
Charles H. Bullock School
MONTCLAIR · Elementary
0.7 mi
2
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building
MONTCLAIR · Middle
0.7 mi
3
Montclair High School
MONTCLAIR · High
0.8 mi
4
Glenfield Middle School
MONTCLAIR · Middle
0.9 mi
5
Brookdale Avenue School
VERONA · Elementary
1.1 mi
6
Nishuane Elementary School
MONTCLAIR · Elementary
1.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hillside Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
684 students are enrolled at Hillside Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Hillside Elementary School have?
Hillside Elementary School has 46.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Hillside Elementary School serve?
Hillside Elementary School serves grades 03 through 05.
Is Hillside Elementary School a charter school?
Hillside Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Hillside Elementary School located in?
Hillside Elementary School is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does Hillside Elementary School belong to?
Hillside Elementary School is part of the Montclair Public School District school district.
How much does Montclair Public School District spend per student?
The Montclair Public School District district spends approximately $323,513,158 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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