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Hamilton Township Public School District

New Jersey · Public School District
23
Schools
11,973
Students
$23,828
Per-Pupil Spend
+66% nat'l
41.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
90.9%
Graduation Rate
+4.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hamilton Township Public School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 11,973 students across 23 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,828 is above average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (23)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Albert E Grice Middle School06–08967
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School06–08939
Richard C Crockett Middle School06–08863
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hamilton East - Steinert09–121,427
Hamilton North - Nottingham09–121,005
Hamilton West-Watson09–121,348
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,828+66% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
46%
State
47.5%
Local (property tax)
45.9%
Federal
6.6%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (46%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
11,973
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.9%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.9% graduation rate — 4.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $23,828 per pupil — 66% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hamilton Township Public School District?
Hamilton Township Public School District has 23 public schools, serving a total of 11,973 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hamilton Township Public School District?
The graduation rate is 90.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hamilton Township Public School District spend per student?
Hamilton Township Public School District spends $23,828 per pupil — 66% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hamilton Township Public School District?
42% of students in Hamilton Township Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hamilton Township Public School District?
No, Hamilton Township Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hamilton Township Public School District serve?
Hamilton Township Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hamilton Township Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hamilton Township Public School District is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.