- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamilton, NJ
Morgan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340654003120
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Morgan Elementary School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 340654003120 · Hamilton, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 10.2:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students)
Morgan Elementary School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Morgan 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 285
Morgan Elementary School
285 students
What this shows Morgan Elementary School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morgan Elementary School compares
Morgan 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 37% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 285 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
White 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Morgan 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 Morgan 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 | Higher 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 Morgan 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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morgan Elementary School
How many students attend Morgan Elementary School?
Morgan Elementary School has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamilton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Morgan Elementary School?
18.7% of students at Morgan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan Elementary School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan Elementary School?
Morgan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Morgan Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan Elementary School ranks #1 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 Morgan 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.