At a glance
Reported students
462
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
461
Hamilton Primary School: 462 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 501
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Hamilton Primary School
Hamilton Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Basking Ridge. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. NCES reports 462 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.8%) and Asian (37%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hamilton Primary School
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 4.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.8%
- Hispanic12.3%
- Black3%
- Asian37%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Adamsville Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
461 reported students
John F. Kennedy Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
431 reported students
Crim Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
396 reported students
Milltown Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
348 reported students
Van Holten Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
311 reported students
Bradley Gardens Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
279 reported students
Public schools near Hamilton Primary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Prospect Elementary School Elementary · Bernards Township School District | PK–05 | 522 | 1.4 mi |
| Crim Primary School Elementary · Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District | KG–04 | 396 | 2.1 mi |
| Liberty Corner School Elementary · Bernards Township School District | KG–05 | 429 | 2.6 mi |
| Van Holten Primary School Elementary · Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District | PK–04 | 311 | 3.1 mi |
| Bedminster Township Public School Elementary · Bedminster Township Public School District | PK–08 | 412 | 3.2 mi |
| Mt. Horeb School Elementary · Warren Township School District | PK–05 | 331 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Primary School
What grades does Hamilton Primary School serve?
Hamilton Primary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.
How many students attend Hamilton Primary School?
Hamilton Primary School reported 462 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 501 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hamilton Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 462 students and 40 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hamilton Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hamilton Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hamilton Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
4.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hamilton Primary School in?
Hamilton Primary School is part of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District, based in Martinsville, NJ, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hamilton Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mount Prospect Elementary School (1.4 mi), Crim Primary School (2.1 mi), Liberty Corner School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.