Hillside Elementary School

1370 HAINESPORT MT LAUREL RD
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Hillside Elementary School, located on Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Mount Laurel School District. As part of a district known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, Hillside Elementary emphasizes foundational learning, character education, and the fostering of a supportive community atmosphere. The school typically serves students in the early elementary grade levels, providing a curriculum designed to build essential literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging social-emotional growth in a nurturing environment.

The school benefits from the broader resources and reputation of the Mount Laurel Township School District, which is frequently recognized for its focus on modern instructional practices and parent-teacher collaboration. Hillside Elementary reflects the suburban character of the surrounding community, focusing on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. Through a combination of rigorous academic standards and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to create an inclusive space that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

399

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	52
Black	53
Asian	60
Two or More	28

White
206 (51.6 %)
Asian
60 (15.0 %)
Black
53 (13.3 %)
Hispanic
52 (13.0 %)
Two or More
28 (7.0 %)

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:	Mount Laurel Township School District
Phone:	(856)235-1341
Website:	http://mtlaurelschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 74

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 78