Enrollment
308
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 340654003128
University Heights Elementary School — Hamilton, NJ
Federal NCES profile for University Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 62
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Heights Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
University Heights Elementary School reports 308 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 17.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 42% below the New Jersey average and 67% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 308 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hamilton Township Public School District spends $23,530 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.9% from local sources (property taxes), 47.5% from the state, and 6.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How University Heights Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 42% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 27% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
10.3:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 31% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$23,530
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 308 Top 27% in New Jersey — larger than 73% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 10.3:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 17.3% -42% vs state
NCES ID 340654003128
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 308:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Township Public School District, which includes University Heights Elementary School.
$23,530
Per student
-19%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 47.5%
Federal 6.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,408
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
Similar other schools in Hamilton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
George E. Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Kuser Elementary School
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512 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Lalor Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 14:1 students per teacher
Langtree Elementary School
Standard public school
339 students 12:1 students per teacher
Yardville Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Klockner Elementary School
Standard public school
284 students 12:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in HAMILTON, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Heights Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in HAMILTON, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Heights Elementary School?
University Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.