SAMSEL UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Samsel Upper Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sayreville School District school district, located in PARLIN, NJ with about 1,114 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 87 teachers, Samsel Upper Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Samsel Upper Elementary School, located in Parlin, New Jersey, is a key component of the Sayreville Public Schools district. It serves as a transitional educational hub, typically housing students in the upper elementary grades (generally grades 3 through 5) before they move on to middle school. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to bridge the gap between primary schooling and more departmentalized middle school instruction.

The school is known for its focus on core curriculum areas such as mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies, while often incorporating technology and extracurricular activities to enrich the student experience. As a community-oriented institution, Samsel Upper Elementary prioritizes parent-teacher collaboration and encourages student participation in a variety of programs designed to build character, responsibility, and foundational skills necessary for future academic success.

For more information, contact Samsel Upper Elementary School at (732) 525-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.