What grades does Samsel Upper Elementary School serve?

As a Primary school, Samsel Upper Elementary School serves students in PARLIN, NJ. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Samsel Upper Elementary School located?

You can find Samsel Upper Elementary School in PARLIN, NJ.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Samsel Upper Elementary School?

At Samsel Upper Elementary School, there are approximately 10.5 students for every teacher.

What schools are in PARLIN, NJ?

Samsel Upper Elementary School is among the schools serving PARLIN, NJ. The school is part of the local school system.

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Primary|PARLIN, New Jersey|Sayreville School District

PARLIN, NJ 08859

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Oct

Wed

Planning BoardStaff DayDistrict-wide

Borough Hall - Council Chambers 3rd Floor

Oct

Wed

Planning BoardStaff DayDistrict-wide

Borough Hall - Council Chambers 3rd Floor

Nov

Wed

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Dec

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Planning BoardStaff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

4–5

Enrollment

882

Student:Teacher

10.5:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Sayreville School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

39.5%

Phone

(732)316-4050

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

48%

51th percentile in NJ

Math Proficiency

24%

54th percentile in NJ

Chronic Absenteeism

24.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

62 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.4:1

Better than average in NJ

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,016

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

117

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,911

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,501

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$25,085

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 5%State 47%Local 49%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$456,345

+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr

Hudson, NY metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

13.7%

Below 150% poverty line

6.3%

Unemployment rate

6.7%

Uninsured residents

10.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,191

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,101

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

344 (31%)

Specific Learning Disability

241 (22%)

Speech/Language Impairment

218 (20%)

Autism

216 (20%)

Emotional Disturbance

26 (2%)

Intellectual Disability

15 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

870

Current enrollment

Declining(-29% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Planning Board

Borough Hall - Council Chambers 3rd Floor

Staff Day

Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Planning Board

Borough Hall - Council Chambers 3rd Floor

Staff Day

Wed, Nov 4, 2026

Planning Board

Borough Hall - Council Chambers 3rd Floor

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Sayreville School District. Samsel Upper Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Planning BoardDistrict-wide Borough Hall - Council Chambers 3rd Floor	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Planning BoardDistrict-wide Borough Hall - Council Chambers 3rd Floor	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Planning BoardDistrict-wide Borough Hall - Council Chambers 3rd Floor	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Planning BoardDistrict-wide Borough Hall - Council Chambers 3rd Floor	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Planning BoardDistrict-wide Borough Hall - Council Chambers 3rd Floor	Staff Day	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Planning BoardDistrict-wide Borough Hall - Council Chambers 3rd Floor	Staff Day	—