Gillette Elementary School serves 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gillette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Gillette Elementary School's student population of 201 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gillette Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
16%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
73%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gillette Elementary School?
201 students attend Gillette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Gillette Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gillette Elementary School?
Gillette Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gillette Elementary School offer ?
Gillette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Gillette Elementary School part of?
Gillette Elementary School is part of Long Hill Township School District.
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