Enrollment
300
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexander Hamilton School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexander Hamilton School
Alexander Hamilton School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Glen Rock, New Jersey, enrolling 300 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.8:1 is larger than about 94% of New Jersey schools and 34% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.1% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 300 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 434 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #207.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (34%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Glen Rock Public School District also operates Glen Rock High School (722 students) and Glen Rock Middle School (642 students) alongside Alexander Hamilton School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alexander Hamilton School compares
Alexander Hamilton School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glen Rock Public School District, which includes Alexander Hamilton School.
$23,670
Per student
-5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 22.9%
Federal 2.4%
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.
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
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~300 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Alexander Hamilton School a good school?
Alexander Hamilton School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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