Enrollment
425
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parlin, NJ
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harry S. Truman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341464003588
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry S. Truman Elementary School earns 47/100 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.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Parlin · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry S. Truman Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry S. Truman Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Parlin, NJ.
School address
District: Sayreville School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341464003588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harry S. Truman Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Harry S. Truman Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Parlin, New Jersey, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 428 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #293.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Sayreville School District also operates Sayreville War Memorial High School (1,764 students) and Sayreville Middle School (1,294 students) alongside Harry S. Truman Elementary School.
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 Harry S. Truman Elementary School compares
Harry S. Truman Elementary School 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▲ 2% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,907
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 425 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.
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
White 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
African American 15.5%
Asian 12.7%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Harry S. Truman Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sayreville School District, which includes Harry S. Truman Elementary School.
$20,907
Per student
-16%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 44.5%
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 Harry S. Truman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayreville War Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sayreville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samsel Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emma Arleth Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry S. Truman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary 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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Harry S. Truman Elementary School
How many students attend Harry S. Truman Elementary School?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parlin, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry S. Truman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry S. Truman Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harry S. Truman Elementary School?
30.2% of students at Harry S. Truman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry S. Truman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harry S. Truman Elementary School is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Parlin, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry S. Truman Elementary School?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Harry S. Truman Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Parlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry S. Truman Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Parlin, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Parlin on the city page.
Is Harry S. Truman Elementary School a good school?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School earns 47/100 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 Sayreville School District?
Besides Harry S. Truman Elementary School, Sayreville School District also operates Sayreville War Memorial High School (1,764 students), Sayreville Middle School (1,294 students), and Samsel Upper Elementary School (870 students). See the Sayreville School District district page for the complete list.
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