Enrollment
414
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union, NJ
Battle Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Battle Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341650005748
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Battle Hill Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Union · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Battle Hill Elementary has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Hill Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Union, NJ.
School address
District: Township of Union School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341650005748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Battle Hill Elementary compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Battle Hill Elementary
Battle Hill Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Union, New Jersey, enrolling 414 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 812 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #357.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Township of Union School District also operates Union High School (2,410 students) and Burnet Middle School (970 students) alongside Battle Hill Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Battle Hill Elementary compares
Battle Hill Elementary on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 50% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
African American 31.6%
White 20.3%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Battle Hill Elementary is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Township of Union School District, which includes Battle Hill Elementary.
$21,117
Per student
-15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 38.9%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Battle Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnet Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hannah Caldwell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kawameeh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Battle Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Battle Hill Elementary
How many students attend Battle Hill Elementary?
Battle Hill Elementary has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Hill Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Battle Hill Elementary?
14.8% of students at Battle Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Battle Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Battle Hill Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 36.5% of enrollment, in Union, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Battle Hill Elementary?
Battle Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Battle Hill Elementary rank among schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Hill Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Union, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Union on the city page.
Is Battle Hill Elementary a good school?
Battle Hill Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Township of Union School District?
Besides Battle Hill Elementary, Township of Union School District also operates Union High School (2,410 students), Burnet Middle School (970 students), and Hannah Caldwell Elementary (812 students). See the Township of Union School District district page for the complete list.
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