- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrison, NJ
Hamilton Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340687002933
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Intermediate School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Intermediate School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Harrison, NJ.
School address
District: Harrison Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340687002933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hamilton Intermediate School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 340687002933 · Harrison, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 11.8:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (795 students)
Hamilton Intermediate School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
795 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
466 students
- Kennedy Elemen
Kennedy Elementary School
330 students
- Lincoln Elemen 306
Lincoln Elementary School
306 students
- This school 295
Hamilton Intermediate School
295 students
What this shows Hamilton Intermediate School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Intermediate School compares
Hamilton Intermediate 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 112% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$24,373
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.7%
Asian 7.8%
White 7.5%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Hamilton Intermediate School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison Public Schools reports $24,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Intermediate School
How many students attend Hamilton Intermediate School?
Hamilton Intermediate School has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrison, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Intermediate School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Intermediate School?
62.9% of students at Hamilton Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment, in Harrison, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Intermediate School?
Hamilton Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Hamilton Intermediate School rank among public schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Harrison, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrison on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison Public Schools?
Besides Hamilton Intermediate School, Harrison Public Schools also operates Harrison High School (795 students), Washington Middle School (466 students), and Kennedy Elementary School (330 students). See the Harrison Public Schools district page for the complete list.