- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabeth, NJ
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340459003043
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459003043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy held near 1,022 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.5 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 340459003043 · Elizabeth, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,015 enr · 16.9:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy held near 1,022 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.5 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John E. Dwyer
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
1,348 students
- Admiral Willia
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
1,272 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
1,268 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
1,144 students
- William F. Hal
William F. Halloran School No.22
1,140 students
- This school
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
1,015 students
What this shows Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy reports 1,015 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy compares
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 43% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 109% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,015
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,903
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%
African American 9.0%
White 6.7%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Elizabeth
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Standard public school
1,348 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
Standard public school
1,272 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
Standard public school
1,144 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Thomas a. Edison Career and Technical Academy
Standard public school
842 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson Stem Academy
Standard public school
740 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
Standard public school
415 students
Nationwide high 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 (~1,015 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy?
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy has 1,015 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 996 (2022-23) → 1,022 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy is 16.9:1, which is 43% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy?
62.0% of students at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory 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 Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy?
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Preparatory Academy rank among high schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Elizabeth, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.