Amsterdam Elementary School

Hillsborough Township Public School District

301 Amsterdam Drive
Hillsborough, NJ 08844

www.htps.us

390 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

390

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amsterdam Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	33
Black	8
Asian	165
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
167 (42.8 %)
Asian
165 (42.3 %)
Hispanic
33 (8.5 %)
Two or More
16 (4.1 %)
Black
8 (2.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Hillsborough Township Public School District
Phone:	(908)431-6600
Website:	http://www.htps.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 42

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 94

Ungraded 21