- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamilton, NJ
Richard C Crockett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Richard C Crockett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340654006049
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard C Crockett Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard C Crockett Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard C Crockett Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654006049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Richard C Crockett Middle School held near 843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 71.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 340654006049 · Hamilton, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
834 enr · 11.3:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students)
Richard C Crockett Middle School held near 843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 71.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Richard C Crockett Middle 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
Richard C Crockett Middle School
834 students
What this shows Richard C Crockett Middle School reports 834 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard C Crockett Middle School compares
Richard C Crockett Middle 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▲ 40% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 14% | - | - |
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.
834
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
White 24.9%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Richard C Crockett Middle 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 Richard C Crockett Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East - Steinert | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton West-Watson | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albert E Grice Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard C Crockett Middle 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~834 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Richard C Crockett Middle School
How many students attend Richard C Crockett Middle School?
Richard C Crockett Middle School has 834 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamilton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 843 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard C Crockett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard C Crockett Middle 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 Richard C Crockett Middle School?
41.3% of students at Richard C Crockett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard C Crockett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Richard C Crockett Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard C Crockett Middle School?
Richard C Crockett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Richard C Crockett Middle School rank among middle schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard C Crockett Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Township Public School District?
Besides Richard C Crockett Middle 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.