Hilltop School

www.lodinjschools.org/Hilltop

337 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hilltop School is a public elementary school located in Lodi, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Lodi Public School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic curriculum while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. It is designed to prepare young learners for their future academic careers by emphasizing essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development.

Beyond the core classroom instruction, Hilltop School prioritizes the holistic development of its students, often organizing activities that promote community engagement and character building. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and parents collaborate to ensure a safe and effective learning experience. Located on Kipp Avenue, it serves as a central pillar of the local Lodi neighborhood, reflecting the district's commitment to quality public education at the elementary level.

337

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilltop School
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	208
Black	27
Asian	22
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Hispanic
208 (61.7%)
White
68 (20.2%)
Black
27 (8.0%)
Asian
22 (6.5%)
Two or More
11 (3.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Lodi School District
Phone:	(973)778-1213
Website:	http://www.lodinjschools.org/Hilltop
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 41

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 45