AMSTERDAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Amsterdam Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Hillsborough Township Public School District school district, located in Hillsborough, NJ with about 512 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Amsterdam Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Amsterdam Elementary School, located in Hillsborough, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Hillsborough Township Public Schools district, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a strong foundation in core academic subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary grades.

The school is noted for its community-oriented atmosphere and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in its educational programming. With a focus on the "whole child," Amsterdam Elementary integrates modern instructional techniques and technology to cater to diverse learning styles. The school strives to maintain high academic standards, ensuring that students develop critical thinking skills and character traits within a safe, nurturing, and collaborative environment.

For more information, contact Amsterdam Elementary School at (908) 431-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 AMSTERDAM DRIVE
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
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AMSTERDAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Hillsborough, NJ with about 512 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
512
Teachers:
41.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 512 students

White
53.1%
Asian
37.9%
Hispanic/Latino
6.3%
Black or African American
2.7%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.