At a glance
Reported students
141
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
141
Mercer Elementary School: 141 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
6.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. 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
- 150
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.6:1
What the reported data says about Mercer Elementary School
Mercer Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 02–08 in Hamilton. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Mercer County Special Services School District. NCES reports 141 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.4:1, below the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 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 Black (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 99.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mercer Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 6.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 99.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.9%
- Hispanic29.1%
- Black44%
- Asian9.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
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
Not reported as 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 Mercer County Special Services School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Joseph F. Cappello School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
97 reported students
Mercer High School
High · Grades 09–12
200 reported students
Public schools near Mercer Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Road Middle School Middle · Robbinsville Public School District | 05–08 | 1,022 | 2.1 mi |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle School Middle · Hamilton Township Public School District | 06–08 | 966 | 2.2 mi |
| Richard C Crockett Middle School Middle · Hamilton Township Public School District | 06–08 | 834 | 3.2 mi |
| Thomas R Grover Middle School Middle · West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District | 06–08 | 1,183 | 3.7 mi |
| Albert E Grice Middle School Middle · Hamilton Township Public School District | 06–08 | 991 | 3.8 mi |
| Lawrence Middle School Middle · Lawrence Township Public School District | 07–08 | 584 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mercer Elementary School
What grades does Mercer Elementary School serve?
Mercer Elementary School reports grades 02–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school (special education school) in Mercer County Special Services School District.
How many students attend Mercer Elementary School?
Mercer Elementary School reported 141 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 150 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mercer Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 6.4:1, based on 141 students and 22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mercer Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mercer Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mercer County Special Services School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mercer Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.3% 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 Mercer Elementary School in?
Mercer Elementary School is part of Mercer County Special Services School District, based in Hamilton, NJ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mercer Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pond Road Middle School (2.1 mi), Emily C. Reynolds Middle School (2.2 mi), Richard C Crockett Middle School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.