Rolling Hills Primary School

www.vtsd.com

431 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Rolling Hills Primary School, located at 17 Sammis Road in Vernon, New Jersey, serves as an educational foundation for the community’s youngest learners. As a primary school, it is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that fosters early childhood development, focusing on the fundamental academic and social skills necessary for students to transition successfully into higher grade levels within the Vernon Township School District.

The school is characterized by a student-centered approach, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore their curiosity and build a strong interest in learning. By prioritizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, Rolling Hills Primary strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging experience that helps children establish the confidence and academic habits essential for their future educational journeys.

431

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rolling Hills Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	101
Black	13
Asian	4
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
296 (68.7%)
Hispanic
101 (23.4%)
Two or More
16 (3.7%)
Black
13 (3.0%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
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:	Vernon Township School District
Phone:	(973)764-2784
Website:	http://www.vtsd.com
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 2 209

Grade 3 222