How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Madison Park Elementary School | Samsel Upper Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Parlin, NJ | Parlin, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 328 | 870 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.3% | 40.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Madison Park Elementary School | Samsel Upper Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,246 | $21,025 |
| District | Old Bridge Township Public Schools | Sayreville School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Madison Park Elementary School | Samsel Upper Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.2% | 38.7% |
| African American | 13.1% | 17.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Asian | 32.0% | 16.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Madison Park Elementary School | Samsel Upper Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 274:1 | 415:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.5% | 10.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 29 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.