- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glen Rock, NJ
Alexander Hamilton School
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Hamilton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340597000482
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Hamilton School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Glen Rock · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 1.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Hamilton School has class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Hamilton School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Glen Rock, NJ.
School address
District: Glen Rock Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340597000482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Alexander Hamilton School grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 340597000482 · Glen Rock, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 15.8:1 · 1.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Rock High School (722 students)
Alexander Hamilton School grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Alexander Hamilton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Rock High
Glen Rock High School
722 students
- Glen Rock Midd
Glen Rock Middle School
642 students
- Clara E Colema
Clara E Coleman School
322 students
- This school
Alexander Hamilton School
300 students
- Central School
Central School
299 students
- Richard Byrd 246
Richard Byrd
246 students
What this shows Alexander Hamilton School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Hamilton School compares
Alexander Hamilton School is a growing 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.1% | ▼ 96% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,262
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Asian 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Alexander Hamilton School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glen Rock Public School District reports $24,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Hamilton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Rock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Rock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clara E Coleman School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard Byrd | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Hamilton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Hamilton School
How many students attend Alexander Hamilton School?
Alexander Hamilton School has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glen Rock, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton School is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Hamilton School?
1.1% of students at Alexander Hamilton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Hamilton School?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Hamilton School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Glen Rock, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Hamilton School?
Alexander Hamilton School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 School rank among elementary schools in Glen Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Hamilton School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Glen Rock, 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 Glen Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Glen Rock Public School District?
Besides Alexander Hamilton School, Glen Rock Public School District also operates Glen Rock High School (722 students), Glen Rock Middle School (642 students), and Clara E Coleman School (322 students). See the Glen Rock Public School District district page for the complete list.