- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampton, NJ
Union Township Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Township Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341644000805
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Township Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 1.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Township Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Township Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hampton, NJ.
School address
District: Union Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341644000805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Union Township Elementary School grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 341644000805 · Hampton, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 12.3:1 · 1.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Township Middle School (246 students)
Union Township Elementary School grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Union Township Elementary School compares
Union Township 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.0% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 259 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 69.5%
Asian 17.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Union Township Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Township School District reports $27,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Township Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Township Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Township Elementary School
How many students attend Union Township Elementary School?
Union Township Elementary School has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Township Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Township Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Township Elementary School?
1.0% of students at Union Township Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Township Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union Township Elementary School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Hampton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Township Elementary School?
Union Township Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Union Township Elementary School rank among public schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Township Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hampton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union Township School District?
Besides Union Township Elementary School, Union Township School District also operates Union Township Middle School (246 students). See the Union Township School District district page for the complete list.