- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamilton, NJ
Mercerville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mercerville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340654003118
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercerville Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mercerville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mercerville Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Mercerville Elementary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 340654003118 · Hamilton, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 13:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students)
Mercerville Elementary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Mercerville 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 350
Mercerville Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Mercerville Elementary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercerville Elementary School compares
Mercerville 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 7% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
African American 8.9%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Mercerville 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 Mercerville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East - Steinert | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton West-Watson | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert E Grice Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mercerville 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mercerville Elementary School
How many students attend Mercerville Elementary School?
Mercerville Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamilton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercerville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercerville Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mercerville Elementary School?
27.5% of students at Mercerville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercerville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mercerville Elementary School is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercerville Elementary School?
Mercerville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Mercerville Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mercerville Elementary School ranks #8 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 Mercerville 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.