- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morristown, NJ
Alexander Hamilton
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Hamilton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341081004368
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Hamilton earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Morristown · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Hamilton has class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Hamilton ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Morristown, NJ.
School address
District: Morris School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341081004368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Alexander Hamilton shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 341081004368 · Morristown, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 8.7:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown High School (1,816 students)
Alexander Hamilton shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Alexander Hamilton in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morristown Hig
Morristown High School
1,816 students
- Frelinghuysen
Frelinghuysen Middle School
1,078 students
- Normandy Park 371
Normandy Park School
371 students
- Alfred Vail Sc 342
Alfred Vail School
342 students
- Sussex Avenue 327
Sussex Avenue School
327 students
- This school 251
Alexander Hamilton
251 students
What this shows Alexander Hamilton reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Hamilton compares
Alexander Hamilton is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▲ 47% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,771
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
White 29.5%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Alexander Hamilton is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Morris School District reports $24,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Hamilton Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frelinghuysen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Normandy Park School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred Vail School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sussex Avenue School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Hamilton's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~251 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Hamilton
How many students attend Alexander Hamilton?
Alexander Hamilton has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morristown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Hamilton?
43.4% of students at Alexander Hamilton are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Hamilton?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Hamilton is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Morristown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Hamilton?
Alexander Hamilton has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander Hamilton rank among elementary schools in Morristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Hamilton ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Morristown, 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 Morristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Morris School District?
Besides Alexander Hamilton, Morris School District also operates Morristown High School (1,816 students), Frelinghuysen Middle School (1,078 students), and Normandy Park School (371 students). See the Morris School District district page for the complete list.