- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, NJ
Yardville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Yardville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340654003130
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yardville Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Yardville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yardville Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Yardville Elementary School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 340654003130 · Hamilton, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 14.2:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students)
Yardville Elementary School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Yardville 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 312
Yardville Elementary School
312 students
What this shows Yardville Elementary School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yardville Elementary School compares
Yardville 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 65% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Yardville Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Yardville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East - Steinert | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton West-Watson | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yardville 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 other schools in Hamilton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yardville Elementary School
How many students attend Yardville Elementary School?
Yardville Elementary School has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yardville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yardville Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yardville Elementary School?
10.4% of students at Yardville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yardville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Yardville Elementary School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yardville Elementary School?
Yardville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Yardville Elementary School rank among schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Yardville Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 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 schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Township Public School District?
Besides Yardville 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.