- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hampton, NJ
Union Township Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Union Township Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341644003046
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Township Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Township Middle 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 Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hampton, NJ.
School address
District: Union Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341644003046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Union Township Middle School grew from 223 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 341644003046 · Hampton, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 10.7:1 · 1.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Township Elementary School (259 students)
Union Township Middle School grew from 223 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+13.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Union Township Middle School compares
Union Township Middle 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.3% | ▼ 96% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 246 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 77.6%
Asian 14.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Union Township Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Township Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Union Township Middle School
How many students attend Union Township Middle School?
Union Township Middle School has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hampton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Township Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Township Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Union Township Middle School?
1.3% of students at Union Township Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Union Township Middle School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Hampton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Township Middle School?
Union Township Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Township Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Union Township School District also operates Union Township Elementary School (259 students). See the Union Township School District district page for the complete list.