Nathan Hale Elementary School in Carteret, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

436

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

38.65

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey elementary enrollment

61st percentile

Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

554

Nathan Hale Elementary School: 436 reported students.

State peer staffing position

52nd percentile

11.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 513
Teachers (FTE): 54
Student–teacher ratio: 9.5:1

What the reported data says about Nathan Hale Elementary School

Nathan Hale Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Carteret. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Carteret Public School District. NCES reports 436 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (65.4%) and Asian (13.5%). English learners represent 21.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Nathan Hale Elementary School

1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 21.4%
Students with disabilities: 6.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 82.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White7.6%
Hispanic65.4%
Black9.9%
Asian13.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

529 reported students

Columbus Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

642 reported students

Carteret Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–06

540 reported students

Carteret Junior High School

Middle · Grades 07–08

568 reported students

Carteret High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,188 reported students

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Public schools near Nathan Hale Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Columbus Elementary School Elementary · Carteret Public School District	PK–04	642	0.8 mi
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School Elementary · Carteret Public School District	PK–04	529	1.2 mi
Port Reading Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Woodbridge Township School District	KG–05	385	1.4 mi
PS 26 Carteret School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31	PK–06	272	1.8 mi
Matthew Jago Elementary School Elementary · Woodbridge Township School District	PK–05	425	2.7 mi
PS 4 Maurice Wollin Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31	PK–05	862	2.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Nathan Hale Elementary School

What grades does Nathan Hale Elementary School serve?

Nathan Hale Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Carteret Public School District.

How many students attend Nathan Hale Elementary School?

Nathan Hale Elementary School reported 436 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 513 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 436 students and 38.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Nathan Hale Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Nathan Hale Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carteret Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Nathan Hale Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

82.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Nathan Hale Elementary School in?

Nathan Hale Elementary School is part of Carteret Public School District, based in Carteret, NJ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Nathan Hale Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Columbus Elementary School (0.8 mi), Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School (1.2 mi), Port Reading Avenue Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.