Hillandale Elementary

www.hillandale.dpsnc.net/

537 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hillandale Elementary School is a public school located in Durham, North Carolina, serving a diverse student population as part of the Durham Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Hillandale emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their community.

The school places a strong value on parent and community involvement, striving to build a collaborative partnership between families and educators to support student success. Hillandale offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities that aim to enrich the educational experience, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded curriculum. By promoting a culture of respect, safety, and high expectations, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for future academic challenges and long-term success in an ever-evolving world.

537

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

108.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillandale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	172
Black	216
Asian	13
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
216 (40.2 %)
Hispanic
172 (32.0 %)
White
100 (18.6 %)
Two or More
33 (6.1 %)
Asian
13 (2.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3924
Website:	http://www.hillandale.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	583
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 20

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hillandale Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hillandale Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	276	51.4%
Male	261	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)