- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Laurel, NJ
Hartford Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hartford Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341095000125
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartford Upper Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Mount Laurel · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartford 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, Hartford Upper Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Mount Laurel, NJ.
School address
District: Mount Laurel Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341095000125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Hartford Upper Elementary School held near 885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.5 → 85.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 341095000125 · Mount Laurel, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
926 enr · 10.6:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: T. E. Harrington Middle School (948 students)
Hartford Upper Elementary School held near 885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.5 → 85.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hartford Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- T. E. Harringt
T. E. Harrington Middle School
948 students
- This school
Hartford Upper Elementary School
926 students
- Springville El
Springville Elementary School
480 students
- Fleetwood Elem
Fleetwood Elementary School
404 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
386 students
- Larchmont Elem 370
Larchmont Elementary School
370 students
What this shows Hartford Upper Elementary School reports 926 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartford Upper Elementary School compares
Hartford 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 59% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 926 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
926
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$22,785
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
Asian 16.3%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Hartford Upper Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Laurel Township School District reports $22,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hartford Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. E. Harrington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fleetwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larchmont Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartford Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~926 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hartford Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Hartford Upper Elementary School?
Hartford Upper Elementary School has 926 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Laurel, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 911 (2022-23) → 885 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartford Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartford Upper Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Hartford Upper Elementary School?
12.2% of students at Hartford 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 Hartford Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hartford Upper Elementary School is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Mount Laurel, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartford Upper Elementary School?
Hartford Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Hartford Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Mount Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartford Upper Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Mount Laurel, 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 Mount Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Laurel Township School District?
Besides Hartford Upper Elementary School, Mount Laurel Township School District also operates T. E. Harrington Middle School (948 students), Springville Elementary School (480 students), and Fleetwood Elementary School (404 students). See the Mount Laurel Township School District district page for the complete list.