- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, NJ
University Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for University Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340654003128
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Heights Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
University Heights Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Heights Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
University Heights Elementary School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 340654003128 · Hamilton, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 9.9:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students)
University Heights Elementary School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
University Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton East
Hamilton East - Steinert
1,437 students
- Hamilton West-
Hamilton West-Watson
1,408 students
- Hamilton North
Hamilton North - Nottingham
1,147 students
- Albert E Grice
Albert E Grice Middle School
991 students
- Emily C. Reyno
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
966 students
- This school 308
University Heights Elementary School
308 students
What this shows University Heights Elementary School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Heights Elementary School compares
University Heights 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 42% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,204
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 308 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 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, University Heights Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Township Public School District reports $22,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East - Steinert | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton West-Watson | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albert E Grice Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,408
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Hamilton
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Heights Elementary School
How many students attend University Heights Elementary School?
University Heights Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Heights Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 University Heights Elementary School?
17.3% of students at University Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at University Heights Elementary School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Heights Elementary School?
University Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 University Heights Elementary School rank among schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, University Heights Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Hamilton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Township Public School District?
Besides University Heights Elementary School, Hamilton Township Public School District also operates Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students), Hamilton West-Watson (1,408 students), and Hamilton North - Nottingham (1,147 students). See the Hamilton Township Public School District district page for the complete list.