- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsborough, NJ
Triangle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Triangle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340723005230
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Triangle Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Triangle Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Triangle Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Hillsborough, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340723005230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Triangle Elementary School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 340723005230 · Hillsborough, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 9.5:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsborough High School (2,377 students)
Triangle Elementary School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Triangle 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
- Sunnymead Elem 530
Sunnymead Elementary School
530 students
- Hillsborough T 467
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
467 students
- This school 362
Triangle Elementary School
362 students
What this shows Triangle Elementary School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Triangle Elementary School compares
Triangle 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 78% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 362 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 40.9%
White 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Triangle 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 Triangle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsborough Township Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auten Road Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunnymead Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsborough Township Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Triangle 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
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Hillsborough
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Triangle Elementary School
How many students attend Triangle Elementary School?
Triangle Elementary School has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillsborough, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triangle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Triangle Elementary School is 9.5:1, 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 Triangle Elementary School?
6.5% of students at Triangle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Triangle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Triangle Elementary School is Asian at 40.9% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Triangle Elementary School?
Triangle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Triangle Elementary School rank among public schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Triangle Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 public 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 public schools in Hillsborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough Township Public School District?
Besides Triangle 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.