Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Hamilton, New Jersey — 1 schools

439
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$25,817
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pace Charter School of Hamilton operates 1 public schools serving 439 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 463 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Mercer County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,817 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 71.1% local, 12.7% state, and 16.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #341 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 463:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% African American, 6.9% White across the district's schools.

Pace Charter School of Hamilton accounts for 100.0% of all Pace Charter School of Hamilton student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Pace Charter School of Hamilton-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Pace Charter School of Hamilton student-counselor ratio is 463:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Pace Charter School of Hamilton chronic absenteeism rate is 12.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.2%
Federal
12.7%
State
71.1%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
341 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Mercer County county, where this district is located.

$1,344
Studio/mo
$1,545
1 BR/mo
$1,950
2 BR/mo
$2,338
3 BR/mo
$2,670
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Pace Charter School of Hamilton.

White 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
African American 17.5%
Asian 1.7%
Multiracial 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

463:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Pace Charter School of Hamilton

School Enrollment
Pace Charter School of Hamilton
Charter
463

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pace Charter School of Hamilton?

Pace Charter School of Hamilton has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 439 students.

How much does Pace Charter School of Hamilton spend per student?

Pace Charter School of Hamilton spends $25,817 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #341 in New Jersey.

What is the average rent near Pace Charter School of Hamilton?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Mercer County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Pace Charter School of Hamilton?

Pace Charter School of Hamilton students are 72.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% African American, 6.9% White, 1.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pace Charter School of Hamilton?

Pace Charter School of Hamilton has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #341 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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