- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carteret, NJ
Nathan Hale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nathan Hale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340282000451
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathan Hale Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Carteret · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nathan Hale Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Carteret, NJ.
School address
District: Carteret Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340282000451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Nathan Hale Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 340282000451 · Carteret, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 10.6:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Carteret High School (1,188 students)
Nathan Hale Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Nathan Hale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carteret High
Carteret High School
1,188 students
- Columbus Eleme
Columbus Elementary School
642 students
- Carteret Junio
Carteret Junior High School
568 students
- Carteret Middl
Carteret Middle School
540 students
- Private Nichol
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
529 students
- This school 436
Nathan Hale Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Nathan Hale Elementary School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathan Hale Elementary School compares
Nathan Hale 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 | 67.8% | ▲ 129% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 129% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,307
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.4%
Asian 13.5%
African American 9.9%
White 7.6%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Nathan Hale Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carteret Public School District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nathan Hale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carteret Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carteret Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathan Hale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nathan Hale Elementary School
How many students attend Nathan Hale Elementary School?
Nathan Hale Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carteret, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale 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 Nathan Hale Elementary School?
67.8% of students at Nathan Hale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathan Hale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nathan Hale Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment, in Carteret, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathan Hale Elementary School?
Nathan Hale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nathan Hale Elementary School rank among schools in Carteret?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Carteret, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carteret on the city page.
What other schools are in Carteret Public School District?
Besides Nathan Hale Elementary School, Carteret Public School District also operates Carteret High School (1,188 students), Columbus Elementary School (642 students), and Carteret Junior High School (568 students). See the Carteret Public School District district page for the complete list.