- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Battle Hill Elementary grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 341650005748 · Union, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 11.2:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (2,410 students)
Battle Hill Elementary grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Battle Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High Sch
Union High School
2,410 students
- Burnet Middle
Burnet Middle School
970 students
- Hannah Caldwel 812
Hannah Caldwell Elementary
812 students
- Kawameeh Middl 729
Kawameeh Middle School
729 students
- Washington Ele 578
Washington Elementary
578 students
- This school 414
Battle Hill Elementary
414 students
What this shows Battle Hill Elementary reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Battle Hill Elementary compares
Battle Hill Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,333
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Township of Union School District reports $21,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~414 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), up 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.