Ann Blanche Smith

www.hillsdaleschools.com/Domain/46

315 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Ann Blanche Smith School, located at 1000 Hillsdale Avenue in Hillsdale, New Jersey, is a well-regarded public elementary school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Hillsdale Public School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The faculty focuses on building a strong educational foundation for young learners through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and physical development.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Hillsdale community, often characterized by its small-town feel and high level of parental involvement. Beyond the classroom, Ann Blanche Smith School places a high value on character education, encouraging students to become responsible, empathetic, and engaged citizens. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the school aims to prepare children for their transition to the upper elementary and middle school years within the district, ensuring a seamless and positive educational journey.

315

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ann Blanche Smith
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	63
Black	3
Asian	16
Two or More	16

White
217 (68.9%)
Hispanic
63 (20.0%)
Asian
16 (5.1%)
Two or More
16 (5.1%)
Black
3 (1.0%)

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:	Hillsdale School District
Phone:	(201)664-1188
Website:	http://www.hillsdaleschools.com/Domain/46
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 53