Enrollment
462
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Basking Ridge, NJ
Hamilton Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340228006047
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Primary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Basking Ridge · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 2.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Primary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Primary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Basking Ridge, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340228006047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Primary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton Primary School
Hamilton Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.1% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the New Jersey average.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 591 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #338.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (37%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Basking Ridge's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cedar Hill School (568 students): Hamilton Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 12.3:1).
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District also operates Bridgewater-Raritan High School (2,673 students) and Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School (1,220 students) alongside Hamilton Primary 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 Primary School compares
Hamilton Primary 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.1% | ▼ 93% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,312
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 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.2 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 41.8%
Asian 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Hamilton Primary 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 Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District, which includes Hamilton Primary School.
$24,312
Per student
-3%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.7%
State 24.8%
Federal 3.5%
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater-Raritan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adamsville Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Basking Ridge
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~462 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Primary School
How many students attend Hamilton Primary School?
Hamilton Primary School has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Basking Ridge, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Primary School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Primary School?
2.1% of students at Hamilton Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Primary School is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Basking Ridge, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Primary School?
Hamilton Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Hamilton Primary School rank among elementary schools in Basking Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Primary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Basking Ridge, 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 Basking Ridge on the city page.
Is Hamilton Primary School a good school?
Hamilton Primary School earns 53/100 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 Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District?
Besides Hamilton Primary School, Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District also operates Bridgewater-Raritan High School (2,673 students), Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School (1,220 students), and Eisenhower Intermediate School (625 students). See the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District district page for the complete list.
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