- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, NJ
Kisthardt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kisthardt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340654003106
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kisthardt Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kisthardt Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kisthardt Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Kisthardt Elementary School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 340654003106 · Hamilton, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 11.9:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students)
Kisthardt Elementary School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Kisthardt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton East
Hamilton East - Steinert
1,437 students
- Hamilton West-
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
- This school 250
Kisthardt Elementary School
250 students
What this shows Kisthardt Elementary School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kisthardt Elementary School compares
Kisthardt Elementary 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 54% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%
African American 16.4%
White 14.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Kisthardt Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
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 Kisthardt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East - Steinert | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton West-Watson | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert E Grice Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kisthardt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,408
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Hamilton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kisthardt Elementary School
How many students attend Kisthardt Elementary School?
Kisthardt Elementary School has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kisthardt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kisthardt Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kisthardt Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Kisthardt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kisthardt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kisthardt Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kisthardt Elementary School?
Kisthardt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Kisthardt Elementary School rank among schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kisthardt Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 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 schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Township Public School District?
Besides Kisthardt Elementary School, Hamilton Township Public School District also operates Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students), Hamilton West-Watson (1,408 students), and Hamilton North - Nottingham (1,147 students). See the Hamilton Township Public School District district page for the complete list.