- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamilton, NJ
Sunnybrae Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunnybrae Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340654003126
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnybrae Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnybrae Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnybrae Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Sunnybrae Elementary School grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 340654003126 · Hamilton, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 10.3:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students)
Sunnybrae Elementary School grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Sunnybrae 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 278
Sunnybrae Elementary School
278 students
What this shows Sunnybrae Elementary School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnybrae Elementary School compares
Sunnybrae 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 9% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 278 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
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
White 34.9%
African American 20.1%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Sunnybrae 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 Sunnybrae Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East - Steinert | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton West-Watson | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albert E Grice Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnybrae 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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnybrae Elementary School
How many students attend Sunnybrae Elementary School?
Sunnybrae Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamilton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnybrae Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnybrae Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Sunnybrae Elementary School?
26.9% of students at Sunnybrae Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnybrae Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunnybrae Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnybrae Elementary School?
Sunnybrae Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Sunnybrae Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnybrae Elementary School ranks #4 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 Sunnybrae 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.