- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union, NJ
Hannah Caldwell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hannah Caldwell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341650000247
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hannah Caldwell Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Union · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hannah Caldwell Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hannah Caldwell Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Union, NJ.
School address
District: Township of Union School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341650000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Hannah Caldwell Elementary held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 341650000247 · Union, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
812 enr · 17.7:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (2,410 students)
Hannah Caldwell Elementary held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hannah Caldwell 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
- This school 812
Hannah Caldwell Elementary
812 students
- Kawameeh Middl 729
Kawameeh Middle School
729 students
- Washington Ele 578
Washington Elementary
578 students
- Jefferson Elem 564
Jefferson Elementary
564 students
What this shows Hannah Caldwell Elementary reports 812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hannah Caldwell Elementary compares
Hannah Caldwell Elementary 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 50% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 64% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 812 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
812
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 97% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 812 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
White 14.0%
Asian 8.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Hannah Caldwell 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 Hannah Caldwell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burnet Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kawameeh Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hannah Caldwell 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
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~812 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hannah Caldwell Elementary
How many students attend Hannah Caldwell Elementary?
Hannah Caldwell Elementary has 812 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hannah Caldwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hannah Caldwell Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 50% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hannah Caldwell Elementary?
10.8% of students at Hannah Caldwell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hannah Caldwell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hannah Caldwell Elementary is African American at 40.5% of enrollment, in Union, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hannah Caldwell Elementary?
Hannah Caldwell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Hannah Caldwell Elementary rank among schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Hannah Caldwell Elementary ranks #6 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 Hannah Caldwell Elementary, Township of Union School District also operates Union High School (2,410 students), Burnet Middle School (970 students), and Kawameeh Middle School (729 students). See the Township of Union School District district page for the complete list.