Enrollment
436
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+129% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nathan Hale Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nathan Hale Elementary School
Nathan Hale Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Carteret, New Jersey, enrolling 436 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 67.8% of students qualify for free meals, 129% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 436 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 243 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Carteret Public School District also operates Carteret High School (1,188 students) and Columbus Elementary School (642 students) alongside Nathan Hale 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 Nathan Hale Elementary School compares
Nathan Hale 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,472
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carteret Public School District, which includes Nathan Hale Elementary School.
$22,472
Per student
-10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 58.0%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~436 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nathan Hale Elementary School a good school?
Nathan Hale Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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