Sayreville School District

Parlin, New Jersey — 9 schools

6,407
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$24,022
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sayreville School District operates 9 public schools serving 6,407 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,215 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Middlesex County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,022 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 47.1% local, 44.5% state, and 8.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $111,477 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 35/100, ranked #430 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (19 AP courses district-wide), a 376.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 37.0% White, 23.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% African American across the district's schools.

Sayreville War Memorial High School accounts for 28.4% of all Sayreville School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Sayreville School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Sayreville School District school enrollment varies 7.6× across entities

Sayreville School District school enrollment ranges from 233 students (lowest) to 1,764 students (highest), a spread of 1,531 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Sayreville School District student-counselor ratio is 376:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Sayreville School District chronic absenteeism rate is 18.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Sayreville School District is typically wider than the Sayreville School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.4%
Federal
44.5%
State
47.1%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
430 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Middlesex County county, where this district is located.

$1,804
Studio/mo
$1,978
1 BR/mo
$2,486
2 BR/mo
$2,981
3 BR/mo
$3,296
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$111,477
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in Sayreville School District.

White 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 16.9%
Asian 16.4%
Multiracial 4.7%
Other 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 9
Schools with AP
19 AP courses total
376.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Sayreville School District

School Enrollment
Sayreville War Memorial High School
1,764
Sayreville Middle School
1,294
Samsel Upper Elementary School
870
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
488
Emma Arleth Elementary School
485
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
425
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
401
Cheesequake School
255
Project Before at Selover School
233

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sayreville School District?

Sayreville School District has 9 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 6,407 students.

How much does Sayreville School District spend per student?

Sayreville School District spends $24,022 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #430 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Sayreville School District?

The average teacher salary in Sayreville School District is $111,477 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Sayreville School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Middlesex County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Sayreville School District?

Sayreville School District students are 37.0% White, 23.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% African American, 16.4% Asian, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sayreville School District?

Sayreville School District has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #430 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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