- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamilton, NJ
Sayen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sayen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340654003124
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sayen Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sayen Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sayen Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Sayen Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 340654003124 · Hamilton, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 14.1:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students)
Sayen Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Sayen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton East
Hamilton East - Steinert
1,437 students
- Hamilton West-
Hamilton West-Watson
1,408 students
- Hamilton North
Hamilton North - Nottingham
1,147 students
- Albert E Grice
Albert E Grice Middle School
991 students
- Emily C. Reyno
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
966 students
- This school 254
Sayen Elementary School
254 students
What this shows Sayen Elementary School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sayen Elementary School compares
Sayen 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 28% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$22,204
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 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.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 4.7%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Sayen Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Township Public School District reports $22,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sayen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East - Steinert | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton West-Watson | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert E Grice Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sayen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,408
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Hamilton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sayen Elementary School
How many students attend Sayen Elementary School?
Sayen Elementary School has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamilton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sayen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sayen Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sayen Elementary School?
21.3% of students at Sayen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sayen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sayen Elementary School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sayen Elementary School?
Sayen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Sayen Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sayen Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Township Public School District?
Besides Sayen Elementary School, Hamilton Township Public School District also operates Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students), Hamilton West-Watson (1,408 students), and Hamilton North - Nottingham (1,147 students). See the Hamilton Township Public School District district page for the complete list.