- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, NJ
Kuser Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kuser Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340654003110
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kuser Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kuser Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kuser Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Kuser Elementary School grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 37.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 340654003110 · Hamilton, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 13.8:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students)
Kuser Elementary School grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE held 37.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Kuser 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 512
Kuser Elementary School
512 students
What this shows Kuser Elementary School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kuser Elementary School compares
Kuser Elementary School 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 95% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
African American 27.9%
White 6.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Kuser Elementary School is more mixed than 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 Kuser Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East - Steinert | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton West-Watson | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert E Grice Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kuser 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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kuser Elementary School
How many students attend Kuser Elementary School?
Kuser Elementary School has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kuser Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kuser Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kuser Elementary School?
57.8% of students at Kuser Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kuser Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kuser Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kuser Elementary School?
Kuser Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Kuser Elementary School rank among schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kuser Elementary School ranks #8 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 Kuser 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.