Enrollment
991
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamilton, NJ
Albert E Grice Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Albert E Grice Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340654003094
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert E Grice Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert E Grice Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert E Grice Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert E Grice Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albert E Grice Middle School
Albert E Grice Middle School is a large middle school in Hamilton, New Jersey, enrolling 991 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 90% of state schools at 991 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (25%) (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Hamilton Township Public School District also operates Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students) and Hamilton West-Watson (1,408 students) alongside Albert E Grice Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albert E Grice Middle School compares
Albert E Grice Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 39% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 991 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
991
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
White 24.6%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Albert E Grice Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Township Public School District, which includes Albert E Grice Middle School.
$21,261
Per student
-15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 47.5%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Albert E Grice Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East - Steinert | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton West-Watson | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard C Crockett Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert E Grice Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,408
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~991 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Albert E Grice Middle School
How many students attend Albert E Grice Middle School?
Albert E Grice Middle School has 991 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamilton, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert E Grice Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert E Grice Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert E Grice Middle School?
41.2% of students at Albert E Grice Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert E Grice Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Albert E Grice Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert E Grice Middle School?
Albert E Grice Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albert E Grice Middle School rank among middle schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert E Grice Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hamilton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hamilton on the city page.
Is Albert E Grice Middle School a good school?
Albert E Grice Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hamilton Township Public School District?
Besides Albert E Grice Middle School, Hamilton Township Public School District also operates Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students), Hamilton West-Watson (1,408 students), and Hamilton North - Nottingham (1,147 students). See the Hamilton Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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