- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamilton, NJ
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Emily C. Reynolds Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340654003096
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emily C. Reynolds Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School held near 957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.5 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 340654003096 · Hamilton, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
966 enr · 13.1:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students)
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School held near 957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.5 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton East
Hamilton East - Steinert
1,437 students
- Hamilton West-
Hamilton West-Watson
1,408 students
- Hamilton North
Hamilton North - Nottingham
1,147 students
- Albert E Grice
Albert E Grice Middle School
991 students
- This school
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
966 students
- Richard C Croc
Richard C Crockett Middle School
834 students
What this shows Emily C. Reynolds Middle School reports 966 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emily C. Reynolds Middle School compares
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 17% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,204
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Township Public School District reports $22,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emily C. Reynolds Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East - Steinert | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton West-Watson | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert E Grice Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard C Crockett Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emily C. Reynolds Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,408
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~966 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
How many students attend Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School has 966 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamilton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 939 (2022-23) → 957 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
24.6% of students at Emily C. Reynolds Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Emily C. Reynolds Middle School rank among middle schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Emily C. Reynolds Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Hamilton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Township Public School District?
Besides Emily C. Reynolds Middle School, Hamilton Township Public School District also operates Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students), Hamilton West-Watson (1,408 students), and Hamilton North - Nottingham (1,147 students). See the Hamilton Township Public School District district page for the complete list.