Harry S. Truman Elementary School
PARLIN, NJ · Sayreville School District · Grades K-3
494th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 63%▼ Declining
Harry S. Truman Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Harry S. Truman Elementary School 494th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 82th in 2019 to 63th in 2025 — declining.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 117 students tested
Harry S. Truman Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 440 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.9% | 45.0% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| Black | 9.5% | 17.5% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Asian | 25.6% | 12.5% | ▼ 13.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.0% | 9.3% | ▼ 13.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 7.0% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 5.7% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.6 pts |
Homes near Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Typical home value $558K in zip 08859 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Emma Arleth Elementary SchoolSayreville School District · 0.4 mi away616th of 1,324
ELA 47% · Math 56% - 6Samsel Upper Elementary SchoolSayreville School District · 1.3 mi away611th of 1,324
ELA 57% · Math 46% - 3South Amboy ElementarySouth Amboy School District · 1.5 mi away976th of 1,324
ELA 37% · Math 33% - 7Madison Park Elementary SchoolOld Bridge Township School District · 1.5 mi away507th of 1,324
ELA 61% · Math 51% - 5Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary SchoolSayreville School District · 1.6 mi away678th of 1,324
ELA 42% · Math 56% - 2Robert N. Wilentz Elementary SchoolPerth Amboy Public School District · 2.6 mi away1,144th of 1,324
ELA 26% · Math 24% - 6Woodrow Wilson Elementary SchoolSayreville School District · 2.7 mi away661st of 1,324
ELA 48% · Math 51% - 1Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century SchoolPerth Amboy Public School District · 3.1 mi away1,207th of 1,324
ELA 23% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Harry S. Truman Elementary School in?
Harry S. Truman Elementary School is part of the Sayreville School District district in PARLIN, New Jersey.
Is Harry S. Truman Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harry S. Truman Elementary School 494th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Harry S. Truman Elementary School?
White 45%, Black 18%, Asian 13%, Hispanic 9% (440 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harry S. Truman Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08859 is $558K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.