HURDEN LOOKER SCHOOL

Hurden Looker School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hillside Public School District school district, located in HILLSIDE, NJ with about 485 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Hurden Looker 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.

Hurden Looker Elementary School, located on Liberty Avenue in Hillside, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community, catering to students in the early grades (typically Pre-K through 5th grade). As part of the Hillside Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a foundational learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to achieve academic growth while developing essential citizenship skills.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hurden Looker strives to engage both students and families through various school-wide initiatives and community-based programs. The school prioritizes a supportive culture, often working to implement state-mandated standards while offering extracurricular opportunities that aim to enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching and parental involvement, the school functions as a central hub for childhood development within the Hillside township, dedicated to preparing students for their eventual transition into the middle school level.

For more information, contact Hurden Looker School at (908) 352-7664 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.