Hillside Elementary School

www.montclair.k12.nj.us

684 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Hillside Elementary School, located at 54 Orange Road in Montclair, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Montclair Public School District, the school is known for its commitment to a diverse and inclusive learning environment, reflecting the broader values of the Montclair community. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners through a well-rounded curriculum.

Beyond its core academic program, Hillside Elementary is characterized by a vibrant school culture supported by an active parent-teacher organization and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on its dedicated staff and its efforts to integrate arts, technology, and community-focused initiatives into the daily classroom experience. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, Hillside aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to be thoughtful and engaged citizens within their community.

684

Total Students

46.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	107
Black	134
Asian	22
Two or More	91
American Indian	2

White
328 (48.0%)
Black
134 (19.6%)
Hispanic
107 (15.6%)
Two or More
91 (13.3%)
Asian
22 (3.2%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Montclair Public School District
Phone:	(973)509-4200
Website:	http://www.montclair.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	684
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 246

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 146

Grade 5 159