Enrollment
294
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamilton, NJ
Mcgalliard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcgalliard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340654003116
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcgalliard Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcgalliard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgalliard Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcgalliard Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcgalliard Elementary School
Mcgalliard Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hamilton, New Jersey, enrolling 294 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.7:1 is larger than about 90% of New Jersey schools and 25% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 294 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 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #134.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (20%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hamilton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mercer Elementary School (141 students): Mcgalliard Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 5.6:1).
Hamilton Township Public School District also operates Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students) and Hamilton West-Watson (1,408 students) alongside Mcgalliard 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 Mcgalliard Elementary School compares
Mcgalliard 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▲ 11% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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 294 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
White 20.1%
African American 20.1%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Mcgalliard 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 Mcgalliard 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 Mcgalliard 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albert E Grice Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcgalliard 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 elementary schools in Hamilton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcgalliard Elementary School
How many students attend Mcgalliard Elementary School?
Mcgalliard Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamilton, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgalliard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgalliard Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcgalliard Elementary School?
32.9% of students at Mcgalliard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcgalliard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcgalliard Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcgalliard Elementary School?
Mcgalliard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Mcgalliard Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgalliard Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Hamilton on the city page.
Is Mcgalliard Elementary School a good school?
Mcgalliard Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. 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 Mcgalliard 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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