Overview
Hamilton Intermediate School is a public elementary serving grades 4–5 in HARRISON, New Jersey. The school enrolls 295 students. It is part of the Harrison Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
295 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span4–5
DistrictHarrison Public Schools
County34017
CityHARRISON
ZIP07029
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID340687002933
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment295
White7.5%
Hispanic / Latino81.7%
Black / African American2.7%
Asian7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %85%
State Avg41%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)