Enrollment
339
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, NJ
Langtree Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Langtree Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340654003114
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Langtree 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
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Langtree Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Langtree Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Langtree Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Langtree Elementary School
Langtree Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hamilton, New Jersey, enrolling 339 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.3% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 339 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #199.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hamilton's public schools, it stands alongside Joseph F. Cappello School (97 students): Langtree Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.3:1 vs 6.1:1).
Hamilton Township Public School District also operates Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students) and Hamilton West-Watson (1,408 students) alongside Langtree Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Langtree Elementary School compares
Langtree Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 15% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
African American 11.8%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Langtree Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Township Public School District, which includes Langtree Elementary School.
$21,261
Per student
-15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 47.5%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Langtree Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East - Steinert | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton West-Watson | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albert E Grice Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Langtree Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Langtree Elementary School
How many students attend Langtree Elementary School?
Langtree Elementary School has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Langtree Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Langtree Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Langtree Elementary School?
25.3% of students at Langtree Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Langtree Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Langtree Elementary School is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Langtree Elementary School?
Langtree Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Langtree Elementary School rank among schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Langtree 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.
Is Langtree Elementary School a good school?
Langtree Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hamilton Township Public School District?
Besides Langtree 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.
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