Hillside Elementary School

36801 W 11 MILE RD
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48335

www.farmington.k12.mi.us

629 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hillside Elementary School is a public school located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and is part of the Farmington Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and collaborative learning within a supportive environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a culture of inclusivity and engagement for its diverse student body.

As part of the Farmington Public Schools system, Hillside Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to innovation and modern educational practices. The school utilizes its location on West 11 Mile Road to serve as a neighborhood hub, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. For more information regarding specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or district-wide initiatives, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.farmington.k12.mi.us.

629

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	25
Black	128
Asian	179
Two or More	24
American Indian	10

White
263 (41.8 %)
Asian
179 (28.5 %)
Black
128 (20.3 %)
Hispanic
25 (4.0 %)
Two or More
24 (3.8 %)
American Indian
10 (1.6 %)

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:	Farmington Public School District
Phone:	(248)489-3773
Website:	http://www.farmington.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 108

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 99