- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, NJ
Lalor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lalor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340654003112
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lalor Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lalor Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lalor Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lalor Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 340654003112 · Hamilton, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 14.6:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students)
Lalor Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lalor 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 351
Lalor Elementary School
351 students
What this shows Lalor Elementary School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lalor Elementary School compares
Lalor 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 132% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 132% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.2%
African American 18.8%
White 4.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Lalor Elementary School is less 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 Lalor 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 | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lalor 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lalor Elementary School
How many students attend Lalor Elementary School?
Lalor Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lalor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lalor Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lalor Elementary School?
68.8% of students at Lalor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lalor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lalor Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lalor Elementary School?
Lalor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Lalor Elementary School rank among schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lalor Elementary School ranks #7 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 Lalor 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.