- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parlin, NJ
Samsel Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Samsel 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 341464000553
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samsel Upper Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Parlin · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Samsel Upper Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samsel Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Parlin, NJ.
School address
District: Sayreville School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341464000553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Samsel Upper Elementary School grew from 838 students in 2022-23 to 882 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 341464000553 · Parlin, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
870 enr · 9.6:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Sayreville War Memorial High School (1,764 students)
Samsel Upper Elementary School grew from 838 students in 2022-23 to 882 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Samsel Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sayreville War
Sayreville War Memorial High School
1,764 students
- Sayreville Mid
Sayreville Middle School
1,294 students
- This school
Samsel Upper Elementary School
870 students
- Dwight D. Eise 488
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
488 students
- Emma Arleth El 485
Emma Arleth Elementary School
485 students
- Harry S. Truma 425
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
425 students
What this shows Samsel Upper Elementary School reports 870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samsel Upper Elementary School compares
Samsel Upper Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 4% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
African American 17.0%
Asian 16.4%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Samsel Upper Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sayreville School District reports $21,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samsel Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayreville War Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sayreville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emma Arleth Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry S. Truman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samsel Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~870 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samsel Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Samsel Upper Elementary School?
Samsel Upper Elementary School has 870 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parlin, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 838 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samsel Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samsel Upper Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Samsel Upper Elementary School?
28.4% of students at Samsel 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 Samsel Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Samsel Upper Elementary School is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Parlin, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samsel Upper Elementary School?
Samsel 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 Samsel Upper Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Parlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Samsel Upper Elementary School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Sayreville School District?
Besides Samsel Upper Elementary School, Sayreville School District also operates Sayreville War Memorial High School (1,764 students), Sayreville Middle School (1,294 students), and Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School (488 students). See the Sayreville School District district page for the complete list.