- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paterson, NJ
Alexander Hamilton Academy
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Hamilton Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341269000353
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Hamilton Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- #8 of 18
- elementary schools in Paterson · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Hamilton Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Hamilton Academy ranks #8 of 18 elementary schools in Paterson, NJ.
School address
District: Paterson Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341269000353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Alexander Hamilton Academy held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 341269000353 · Paterson, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 14.2:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastside High School (2,073 students)
Alexander Hamilton Academy held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Alexander Hamilton Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
2,073 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High School
1,846 students
- Joseph a. Taub
Joseph a. Taub School
976 students
- School 16 813
School 16
813 students
- School 5 753
School 5
753 students
- This school 439
Alexander Hamilton Academy
439 students
What this shows Alexander Hamilton Academy reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Hamilton Academy compares
Alexander Hamilton Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 175% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 175% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,726
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
African American 30.3%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Alexander Hamilton Academy is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Paterson Public School District reports $25,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Hamilton Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Taub School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 16 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School 5 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Hamilton Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Paterson
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Hamilton Academy
How many students attend Alexander Hamilton Academy?
Alexander Hamilton Academy has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paterson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Academy is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Hamilton Academy?
81.5% of students at Alexander Hamilton Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Hamilton Academy?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Hamilton Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Paterson, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Hamilton Academy?
Alexander Hamilton Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander Hamilton Academy rank among elementary schools in Paterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Hamilton Academy ranks #8 of 18 elementary schools in Paterson, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paterson on the city page.
What other schools are in Paterson Public School District?
Besides Alexander Hamilton Academy, Paterson Public School District also operates Eastside High School (2,073 students), John F. Kennedy High School (1,846 students), and Joseph a. Taub School (976 students). See the Paterson Public School District district page for the complete list.