Harry S. Truman Elementary School

truman.sayrevillek12.net/

425 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.

425

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	91
Black	66
Asian	54
Two or More	27
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

White
176 (41.4%)
Hispanic
91 (21.4%)
Black
66 (15.5%)
Asian
54 (12.7%)
Two or More
27 (6.4%)
American Indian
8 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)

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://truman.sayrevillek12.net/
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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 94

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 114