Enrollment
215
Elementary
DISTRICT 289 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LONG HILL TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 341266004464
Gillette Elementary School
759 Valley Road, Gillette, NJ 07933 · (908) 647-2313 · Morris County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL215 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.5:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
10%
22 students
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 33 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 92 | 43% |
| Grade 1 | 90 | 42% |
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Long Hill Township School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Gillette Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillette Elementary School this school | 215 | 10.2% | N/A |
| Eleanor G. Hewitt RINGWOOD | 208 | 12.5% | 55.1% |
| Wilson Elementary School WEST CALDWELL | 214 | 9.3% | 56.9% |
| Godwin Elementary School Midland Park | 233 | 7.3% | N/A |
| Cozy Lake Elementary School OAK RIDGE | 236 | 11.9% | N/A |
| Fredon Township School NEWTON | 203 | 12.8% | 52.2% |
Matched among New Jersey elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Gillette Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Morris County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 215 | #1,368 of 1,562 | #88 of 92 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.2:1 | #670 of 1,390 | #60 of 89 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.0% | #1,002 of 1,392 | #69 of 89 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 10.2% | #1,246 of 1,481 | #52 of 90 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.4% | #637 of 798 | #36 of 44 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
215
+46 (+27%) vs 2020
+40% since 1990-91, when it was 154
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
was 10.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 215 | 19.2 | 11.2:1 | 10% (22) |
| 2023-24 | 204 | 18 | 11.3:1 | 5% (10) |
| 2022-23 | 201 | 17 | 11.8:1 | 5% (10) |
| 2020-21 | 169 | 16 | 10.6:1 | 3% (5) |
| 2017-18 | 225 | 14.7 | 15.3:1 | 3% (6) |
| 2015-16 | 200 | 13 | 15.4:1 | 4% (8) |
| 2010-11 | 166 | 11 | 15.1:1 | 2% (3) |
| 2000-01 | 250 | 14 | 17.9:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 154 | 8 | 19.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gillette Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (225 to 215); teachers up 30% (14.7 to 19.2).
About Gillette Elementary School
Gillette Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school serving families in Gillette, New Jersey. The school counted 215 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 1. That puts enrollment 47% below the 405-student average for elementary schools in New Jersey.
Long Hill Township School District enrolls 861 students, and its 3 schools include Gillette Elementary School.
The share of White students at Gillette Elementary School is 73%, a majority. It is also 20% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 2% Asian. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 42, compared with 70 nationally.
Staffing at Gillette Elementary School comes to 19.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 11.2:1. The average for elementary schools in New Jersey is about 11.4:1. On the income side, 10% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is below the 19% average among public schools in Morris County.
American Community Survey estimates for Morris County show that the median household earns about $137,326 a year, about 58% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 3%. Across Morris County, 156 public schools serve about 72,239 students.
A public school about 1.1 miles away, Mountain Park School, is the closest to Gillette Elementary School. Gillette Elementary School has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Suburb: Large.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has grown 27%, from 169 to 215.
People who know Gillette Elementary School can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Morris County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
514,528
Census ACS
Median income
$137,326
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
58%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
156
72,239 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Long Hill Township School District
- Millington Elementary SchoolElementary · 362 students
- Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 284 students
Other Gillette Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Gillette Elementary. Gillette Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Gillette Elementary SchoolSAN ANTONIO, TX · 527 students
Nearby schools
- Mountain Park School1.1 mi · 224
- Woodland School1.4 mi · 212
- Watchung Hills Regional High School1.4 mi · 1,653
- Central Middle School1.5 mi · 284
- Columbia Middle School1.6 mi · 523
- Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center1.8 mi · 256
Frequently asked questions
About Gillette Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Gillette Elementary School?
Gillette Elementary School enrolls approximately 215 students in grades PK-01.
Is Gillette Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Gillette Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
How many students per teacher at Gillette Elementary School?
Approximately 11.2:1 students per teacher at Gillette Elementary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Gillette Elementary School?
At Gillette Elementary School, the student body is approximately 73% White, 20% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Gillette Elementary School public or private?
Gillette Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Long Hill Township School District.
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