Hillside Elementary School

www.closterschools.org

599 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Hillside Elementary School, located at 340 Homans Avenue in Closter, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Closter Public Schools district, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects while integrating character education and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for both middle school and long-term success.

The school is well-regarded for its small-community feel and active parent involvement. Hillside benefits from a dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize personalized instruction and collaborative learning. With its emphasis on inclusivity and a well-rounded educational experience, the school strives to provide a safe and enriching atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic growth for every child in the community.

599

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	51
Black	5
Asian	246
Two or More	46
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Asian
246 (41.1%)
White
245 (40.9%)
Hispanic
51 (8.5%)
Two or More
46 (7.7%)
Black
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Closter Public School District
Phone:	(201)768-3860
Website:	http://www.closterschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 126