Lillian Drive School in Hazlet, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

260

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

22.67

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

01–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey elementary enrollment

17th percentile

Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

272.5

Lillian Drive School: 260 reported students.

State peer staffing position

56th percentile

11.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 242
Teachers (FTE): 25
Student–teacher ratio: 9.7:1

What the reported data says about Lillian Drive School

Lillian Drive School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–04 in Hazlet. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Hazlet Township Public School District. NCES reports 260 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Lillian Drive School

1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.33 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 17.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 30.8%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.33
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White73.1%
Hispanic16.9%
Black4.2%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Raritan Valley School

Elementary · Grades 01–04

241 reported students

Middle Road School

Elementary · Grades 01–04

285 reported students

Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

341 reported students

Beers Street School

Middle · Grades 05–06

198 reported students

Cove Road School

Middle · Grades 05–06

175 reported students

Hazlet Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

376 reported students

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Public schools near Lillian Drive School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Middle Road School Elementary · Hazlet Township Public School District	01–04	285	1 mi
Joseph C. Caruso School Elementary · Keansburg School District	KG–05	595	1.3 mi
Memorial School Elementary · Union Beach Public School District	PK–08	630	1.5 mi
Ocean Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Middletown Township Public School District	PK–05	283	1.7 mi
Harmony Elementary School Elementary · Middletown Township Public School District	PK–05	481	1.7 mi
Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center Elementary · Hazlet Township Public School District	PK–KG	341	2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Lillian Drive School

What grades does Lillian Drive School serve?

Lillian Drive School reports grades 01–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hazlet Township Public School District.

How many students attend Lillian Drive School?

Lillian Drive School reported 260 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 242 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lillian Drive School?

The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 260 students and 22.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Lillian Drive School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lillian Drive School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hazlet Township Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Lillian Drive School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

30.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Lillian Drive School in?

Lillian Drive School is part of Hazlet Township Public School District, based in Hazlet, NJ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lillian Drive School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Middle Road School (1 mi), Joseph C. Caruso School (1.3 mi), Memorial School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.