Sayen Elementary School

Hamilton Township Public School District

www.htsdnj.org/Domain/563

254 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sayen Elementary School, located on Nottingham Way in Hamilton, New Jersey, is a community-focused public school serving students in the Hamilton Township School District. As a neighborhood school, it places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where academic growth and social-emotional development are prioritized. The school is known for its commitment to building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also encouraging students to become active, responsible participants in their local community.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Sayen Elementary strives to create an engaging atmosphere through various school activities and a partnership with families. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and collaborative learning, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school. Its location in Hamilton provides a stable, suburban educational setting that prioritizes student safety, teacher mentorship, and the cultivation of a positive school culture.

254

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sayen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	76
Black	12
Asian	5
Two or More	22

White
139 (54.7%)
Hispanic
76 (29.9%)
Two or More
22 (8.7%)
Black
12 (4.7%)
Asian
5 (2.0%)

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:	Hamilton Township Public School District
Phone:	(609)631-4164
Website:	http://www.htsdnj.org/Domain/563
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 47

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 49