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#1370 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Sunnybrae Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamilton Township Public School District · Hamilton, NJ
A Hamilton Township Public School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
166 ELTON AVENUE, Hamilton, NJ 08620
- Math 32% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunnybrae Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunnybrae Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,732
Median home value
$341,000
Median rent
$1,490/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardville Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Yardville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Robinson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| St Raphael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 141 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #10 of 23
- District spending per student
- $22,432NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunnybrae Elementary School is listed in Hamilton Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunnybrae Elementary School
Sunnybrae Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hamilton, NJ, part of Hamilton Township Public School District, serving approximately 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,370 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunnybrae Elementary School
What grades does Sunnybrae Elementary School serve?
Sunnybrae Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sunnybrae Elementary School?
Sunnybrae Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnybrae Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnybrae Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunnybrae Elementary School rank in NJ?
Sunnybrae Elementary School ranks #1,370 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Sunnybrae Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunnybrae Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sunnybrae Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunnybrae Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunnybrae Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sunnybrae Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunnybrae Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sunnybrae Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunnybrae Elementary School?
40.9% of students at Sunnybrae Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (609) 631-4166
- Area population (ZIP 08620)
- 11,949
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08620; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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