- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamilton, NJ
Hamilton West-Watson
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton West-Watson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340654003092
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton West-Watson earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton West-Watson has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton West-Watson ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Hamilton West-Watson grew from 1,348 students in 2022-23 to 1,427 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 99.4 → 100.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 340654003092 · Hamilton, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,408 enr · 14.2:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students)
Hamilton West-Watson grew from 1,348 students in 2022-23 to 1,427 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 99.4 → 100.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hamilton West-Watson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton East
Hamilton East - Steinert
1,437 students
- This school
Hamilton West-Watson
1,408 students
- Hamilton North
Hamilton North - Nottingham
1,147 students
- Albert E Grice
Albert E Grice Middle School
991 students
- Emily C. Reyno
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
966 students
- Richard C Croc
Richard C Crockett Middle School
834 students
What this shows Hamilton West-Watson reports 1,408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton West-Watson compares
Hamilton West-Watson is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▲ 22% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,408 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,408
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
White 22.2%
African American 18.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Hamilton West-Watson is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
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 Hamilton West-Watson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East - Steinert | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert E Grice Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard C Crockett Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton West-Watson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in Hamilton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton West-Watson
How many students attend Hamilton West-Watson?
Hamilton West-Watson has 1,408 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamilton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,348 (2022-23) → 1,427 (2023-24), up 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton West-Watson?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton West-Watson is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton West-Watson?
36.0% of students at Hamilton West-Watson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton West-Watson?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton West-Watson is Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton West-Watson?
Hamilton West-Watson 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 Hamilton West-Watson rank among high schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton West-Watson ranks #1 of 3 high 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 high schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Township Public School District?
Besides Hamilton West-Watson, Hamilton Township Public School District also operates Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students), Hamilton North - Nottingham (1,147 students), and Albert E Grice Middle School (991 students). See the Hamilton Township Public School District district page for the complete list.