- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Hamilton Primary School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 340228006047 · Basking Ridge, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 12.2:1 · 2.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgewater-Raritan High School (2,673 students)
Hamilton Primary School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgewater-Ra
Bridgewater-Raritan High School
2,673 students
- Bridgewater-Ra
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
1,220 students
- Eisenhower Int 625
Eisenhower Intermediate School
625 students
- Hillside Inter 568
Hillside Intermediate School
568 students
- This school 462
Hamilton Primary School
462 students
- Adamsville Pri 461
Adamsville Primary School
461 students
What this shows Hamilton Primary School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Primary School compares
Hamilton Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,718
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
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.
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
District finance for Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District reports $25,718 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~462 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.