Upper Township Primary School serves 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upper Township Primary School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Upper Township Primary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
90%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Upper Township Primary School often compared to?
Upper Township Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Upper Township Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Upper Township Primary School?
493 students attend Upper Township Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Upper Township Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Township Primary School?
Upper Township Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Upper Township Primary School offer ?
Upper Township Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Upper Township Primary School part of?
Upper Township Primary School is part of Upper Township School District.
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