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.

645 PAXSON AVENUE
HAMILTON, NJ 08690
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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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.