Harry S. Truman Elementary School

One Taft Place
Parlin, NJ 08859
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Harry S. Truman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harry S. Truman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Harry S. Truman Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
440 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Harry S. Truman Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harry S. Truman Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#710 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
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55-59%
36%
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50-54%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
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Hispanic
7%
33%
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Black
19%
15%
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White
44%
39%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Harry S. Truman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harry S. Truman Elementary School's ranking?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School is ranked #710 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Harry S. Truman Elementary School often compared to?
Harry S. Truman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emma Arleth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Harry S. Truman Elementary School?
440 students attend Harry S. Truman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Harry S. Truman Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry S. Truman Elementary School?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harry S. Truman Elementary School offer ?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Harry S. Truman Elementary School part of?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School is part of Sayreville School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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