Hurden Looker Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hillside, New Jersey 07205 · Hillside Public School District
#1219 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#33426 of 50,301 nationally
About Hurden Looker Elementary School
Hurden Looker Elementary School is a public elementary located in Hillside, in the Hillside Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 2–6. In 2025 it enrolled 408 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1219th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 408.
There are 7 schools in Hillside; Hurden Looker Elementary School ranks 5th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hurden Looker Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hurden Looker Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hillside High School
Hillside · Public high · Grades 9–12
911 students · 614 m away
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
Hillside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
323 students · 918 m away
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
Hillside · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
202 students · 1.1 km away
Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center
Hillside · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
625 students · 1.1 km away
Hillside Innovation Academy
Hillside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
97 students · 1.2 km away
Ola Edwards Community School
Hillside · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
391 students · 1.2 km away
Livingston Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
485 students · 1.7 km away
Weequahic High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
592 students · 1.8 km away
Chancellor Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
607 students · 1.8 km away
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
155 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Memorial Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades K–4
408 students
Packanack Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
Willingboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
408 students
Washington Elementary School
West Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
Lake Tract Elementary School
Deptford · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
409 students
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hurden Looker Elementary School a good school?
Hurden Looker Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 37.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1219 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hurden Looker Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hurden Looker Elementary School ranks #1219 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #33426 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hurden Looker Elementary School?
Hurden Looker Elementary School had 408 students in 2025.
Is Hurden Looker Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Hurden Looker Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 2–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hurden Looker Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hurden Looker Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.