Enrollment
439
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 341269000353
Alexander Hamilton Academy — Paterson, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Hamilton Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Paterson Public School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+175% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexander Hamilton Academy compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alexander Hamilton Academy reports 439 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 38% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 81.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 175% above the New Jersey average and 57% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 439 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Paterson Public School District spends $31,953 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.8% from local sources (property taxes), 79.8% from the state, and 11.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alexander Hamilton Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 175% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 51% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 175% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 38% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,953
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 439 Top 51% in New Jersey — larger than 49% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 81.5% +175% vs state
NCES ID 341269000353
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 439:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paterson Public School District, which includes Alexander Hamilton Academy.
$31,953
Per student
+9%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+64%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 79.8%
Federal 11.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
Similar elementary schools in Paterson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Community Charter School of Paterson
Standard public school
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School 5
Standard public school
753 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Senator Frank Lautenberg School
Standard public school
605 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
School 18
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601 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
School 13
Standard public school
499 students 20:1 students per teacher
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School
Standard public school
491 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Alexander Hamilton Academy
How many students attend Alexander Hamilton Academy?
Alexander Hamilton Academy has 439 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in PATERSON, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Academy is 16.4:1, which is 38% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in PATERSON, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Hamilton Academy?
Alexander Hamilton Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.