Enrollment
283
Elementary
DISTRICT 302 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HACKETTSTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 340630005818
Hatchery Hill Elementary School
398 5th Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 · (908) 852-8550 · Warren County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL283 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
8.7:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.8:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
119 students
DISTRICT 41% · 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 | 56 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 105 | 37% |
| Grade 1 | 122 | 43% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · 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
Hatchery Hill Elementary School→Willow Grove Elementary School→Hackettstown Middle School→Hackettstown High School
Based on grade levels within Hackettstown Public School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Hatchery Hill Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchery Hill Elementary School this school | 283 | 42.0% | N/A |
| Thomas Jefferson School MORRISTOWN | 285 | 42.1% | 54.9% |
| Willow Grove Elementary School HACKETTSTOWN | 320 | 45.0% | 52.7% |
| School #9 CLIFTON | 306 | 37.6% | 57.1% |
| Jefferson School LYNDHURST | 256 | 47.3% | 45.0% |
| Sussex Avenue School MORRISTOWN | 327 | 45.3% | 43.5% |
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 Hatchery Hill Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Warren County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 283 | #1,175 of 1,562 | #11 of 26 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 8.7:1 | #96 of 1,390 | #3 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.0% | #536 of 1,392 | #7 of 19 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 42.0% | #705 of 1,481 | #9 of 26 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -24.1% | #104 of 798 | #2 of 11 |
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
283
-16 (-5%) vs 2020
+3% since 1990-91, when it was 274
Student : Teacher
8.7:1
was 11.1:1
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 | 283 | 32.5 | 8.7:1 | 42% (119) |
| 2023-24 | 283 | 31.5 | 9.0:1 | 45% (127) |
| 2022-23 | 278 | 29 | 9.6:1 | 37% (104) |
| 2020-21 | 299 | 27 | 11.1:1 | 37% (110) |
| 2017-18 | 373 | 28 | 13.3:1 | 40% (148) |
| 2015-16 | 313 | 25 | 12.5:1 | 36% (112) |
| 2010-11 | 206 | 18 | 11.4:1 | 30% (61) |
| 2000-01 | 326 | 20 | 16.3:1 | 27% (87) |
| 1990-91 | 274 | 16 | 17.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hatchery Hill Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 24% (373 to 283); teachers up 16% (28 to 32.5).
About Hatchery Hill Elementary School
Hatchery Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Enrolled students number 283 students, in pre-K through 1. Enrollment is 30% lower than the average for elementary schools in New Jersey, which is about 405.
Hackettstown Public School District, which runs Hatchery Hill Elementary School, has 4 schools and 1,978 students.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at Hatchery Hill Elementary School is Hispanic (49%). Other groups make up 40% White, 4% Black, 4% Asian, and 2% multiracial. Warren County as a whole is about 13% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. The chance that two students picked at random at Hatchery Hill Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 59%.
Hatchery Hill Elementary School counts 32.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 8.7 students for each one. Among elementary schools in New Jersey, the typical ratio is 11.4:1. About 42% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch.
According to the American Community Survey, in Warren County, median household income is about $100,869, roughly 37% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Hatchery Hill Elementary School is one of 41 public schools in Warren County, which together enroll about 15,462 students.
The closest public school, Hackettstown High School, is about 0.3 miles from Hatchery Hill Elementary School. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Suburb: Large.
The student count in 2024-25 was 283, 5% below the 299 of 2020-21. The school's ratio fell from 11.1:1 to 8.7:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Warren County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
110,849
Census ACS
Median income
$100,869
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
15,462 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hackettstown Public School District
- Hackettstown High SchoolHigh · 868 students
- Hackettstown Middle SchoolMiddle · 507 students
- Willow Grove Elementary SchoolElementary · 320 students
Other schools in Hackettstown
- Hackettstown High SchoolHigh · 868 students
- Hackettstown Middle SchoolMiddle · 507 students
- Willow Grove Elementary SchoolElementary · 320 students
Nearby schools
- Hackettstown High School0.3 mi · 868
- Hackettstown Middle School0.6 mi · 507
- Willow Grove Elementary School1.7 mi · 320
- Flocktown-Kossmann Elementary School2.9 mi · 513
- Benedict A. Cucinella School3.1 mi · 529
- Sandshore Rd. Elementary School3.6 mi · 409
Frequently asked questions
About Hatchery Hill Elementary SchoolHow large is Hatchery Hill Elementary School?
Hatchery Hill Elementary School enrolls approximately 283 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Hatchery Hill Elementary School serve?
Hatchery Hill Elementary School serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hatchery Hill Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hatchery Hill Elementary School is approximately 8.7:1 (33 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hatchery Hill Elementary School?
At Hatchery Hill Elementary School, the student body is approximately 40% White, 49% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Hatchery Hill Elementary School in?
Hatchery Hill Elementary School is part of Hackettstown Public School District.
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