UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Hamilton Township Public School District school district, located in HAMILTON, NJ with about 305 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 28 teachers, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey. It serves a diverse student body, typically catering to children from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Hamilton Township School District, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, and science—while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student growth and social-emotional development.
The school is known for its focus on community engagement and parental involvement, which are central to the district’s approach to elementary education. By utilizing a standard New Jersey curriculum, University Heights strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school through structured classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to maintaining high academic standards. It functions as a key neighborhood hub, dedicated to creating a safe and enriching atmosphere where young learners can build the necessary skills for their future educational journeys.
For more information, contact UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (609) 631-4167 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HAMILTON, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4167
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in HAMILTON, NJ with about 305 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hamilton Township Public School District
- Total Students:
- 305
- Teachers:
- 28.53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 305 students
- White
- 65.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.7%
- Black or African American
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 40.7%
- Male
- 59.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.