Harry S. Truman Elementary School

sayreville-hte.ss8.sharpschool.com/

440 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Harry S. Truman Elementary School, located at One Taft Place in Parlin, New Jersey, serves the Sayreville Public School District. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It emphasizes foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of core values, aiming to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school operates as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing quality public education. Beyond its core curriculum, Harry S. Truman Elementary typically engages students through various school initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on inclusive teaching practices. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the well-being of its students, the school strives to create a positive experience that encourages curiosity, character building, and academic excellence within the Parlin neighborhood.

440

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	31
Black	84
Asian	64
Two or More	32
American Indian	23
Pacific Islander	14

White
192 (43.6 %)
Black
84 (19.1 %)
Asian
64 (14.5 %)
Two or More
32 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
31 (7.0 %)
American Indian
23 (5.2 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (3.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sayreville School District
Phone:	(732)525-5215
Website:	http://sayreville-hte.ss8.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 103