- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Brunswick, NJ
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340411003298
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in East Brunswick · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in East Brunswick, NJ.
School address
District: East Brunswick Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340411003298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School held near 1,312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 118.7 → 123.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 340411003298 · East Brunswick, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,221 enr · 10.3:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: East Brunswick High School (2,124 students)
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School held near 1,312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 118.7 → 123.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Brunswick
East Brunswick High School
2,124 students
- Churchill Juni
Churchill Junior High School
2,080 students
- This school
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
1,221 students
- Memorial Eleme 408
Memorial Elementary School
408 students
- Frost Elementa 383
Frost Elementary School
383 students
- Lawrence Brook 362
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
362 students
What this shows Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School reports 1,221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School compares
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 47% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,221
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,439
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
Asian 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Brunswick Township School District reports $26,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frost Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Brook Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,080
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar elementary schools in East Brunswick
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School?
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School has 1,221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Brunswick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,314 (2022-23) → 1,312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School?
15.8% of students at Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in East Brunswick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School?
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in East Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in East Brunswick, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in East Brunswick Township School District?
Besides Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School, East Brunswick Township School District also operates East Brunswick High School (2,124 students), Churchill Junior High School (2,080 students), and Memorial Elementary School (408 students). See the East Brunswick Township School District district page for the complete list.