- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Mcgalliard Elementary School grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 340654003116 · Hamilton, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 14.7:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students)
Mcgalliard Elementary School grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Mcgalliard 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 294
Mcgalliard Elementary School
294 students
What this shows Mcgalliard Elementary School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcgalliard Elementary School compares
Mcgalliard 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 1,408
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~294 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), up 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.