- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsborough, NJ
Sunnymead Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunnymead Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340723005228
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnymead Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnymead Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnymead Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Hillsborough, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340723005228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Sunnymead Elementary School grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 340723005228 · Hillsborough, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 15.1:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsborough High School (2,377 students)
Sunnymead Elementary School grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Sunnymead Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsborough H
Hillsborough High School
2,377 students
- Hillsborough T
Hillsborough Township Middle School
1,246 students
- Auten Road Int
Auten Road Intermediate School
1,112 students
- This school 530
Sunnymead Elementary School
530 students
- Hillsborough T 467
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
467 students
- Woods Road Ele 410
Woods Road Elementary School
410 students
What this shows Sunnymead Elementary School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnymead Elementary School compares
Sunnymead 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 57% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,407
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 530 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
Asian 37.7%
White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Sunnymead Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough Township Public School District reports $22,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunnymead Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsborough Township Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auten Road Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsborough Township Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woods Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnymead Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Hillsborough
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Auten Road Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,112 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Amsterdam Elementary School
Standard public school
376 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Woodfern Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnymead Elementary School
How many students attend Sunnymead Elementary School?
Sunnymead Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsborough, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnymead Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnymead Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunnymead Elementary School?
12.7% of students at Sunnymead Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnymead Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunnymead Elementary School is Asian at 37.7% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnymead Elementary School?
Sunnymead Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Sunnymead Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnymead Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough Township Public School District?
Besides Sunnymead Elementary School, Hillsborough Township Public School District also operates Hillsborough High School (2,377 students), Hillsborough Township Middle School (1,246 students), and Auten Road Intermediate School (1,112 students). See the Hillsborough Township Public School District district page for the complete list.