Enrollment
295
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+112% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Intermediate School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton Intermediate School
Hamilton Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Harrison, New Jersey, enrolling 295 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 62.9% of students qualify for free meals, 112% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 295 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.
Among 153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Harrison Public Schools also operates Harrison High School (795 students) and Washington Middle School (466 students) alongside Hamilton Intermediate 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 Hamilton Intermediate School compares
Hamilton Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,131
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison Public Schools, which includes Hamilton Intermediate School.
$22,131
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 68.0%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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
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 (~295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hamilton Intermediate School a good school?
Hamilton Intermediate School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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