Deanna G. Taylor Academy

dgta.hillsidek12.org/o/dgta

202 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 6th

School Overview

Calvin Coolidge School, located on Tillman Street in Hillside, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community. As part of the Hillside Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing foundational education to students in their early academic years, focusing on core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children.

The school functions as a central community hub, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential skills required for future scholastic success. By maintaining a structured educational setting and prioritizing student engagement, Calvin Coolidge School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school while promoting values of citizenship and lifelong learning within the Hillside area.

202

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deanna G. Taylor Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	62
Black	111
Asian	3
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
111 (55.0%)
Hispanic
62 (30.7%)
White
20 (9.9%)
Asian
3 (1.5%)
Two or More
3 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.5%)

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:	Hillside Public School District
Phone:	(908)352-7664
Website:	http://dgta.hillsidek12.org/o/dgta
Grade Range:	2nd - 6th
Total Students:	202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 38