Enrollment
530
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunnymead Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunnymead Elementary School
Sunnymead Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hillsborough, New Jersey, enrolling 530 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 91% of New Jersey schools and 28% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 530 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 703 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #626, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (38%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 530 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hillsborough's elementary schools, it stands alongside Auten Road Intermediate School (1,112 students): Sunnymead Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 10.6:1).
Hillsborough Township Public School District also operates Hillsborough High School (2,377 students) and Hillsborough Township Middle School (1,246 students) alongside Sunnymead 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 Sunnymead Elementary School compares
Sunnymead 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,628
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough Township Public School District, which includes Sunnymead Elementary School.
$21,628
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 32.9%
Federal 4.0%
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 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
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~530 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sunnymead Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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