Hamilton Township School District

District Overview
Located at 1876 Dr. Dennis Foreman Drive in Mays Landing, New Jersey, the Hamilton Township School District is an active, traditional public school district serving a large suburban community within the Atlantic City-Hammonton metropolitan area. Operating three dedicated schools, the district focuses on early childhood and foundational education, offering comprehensive instruction for students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. With a total enrollment of nearly 2,900 students, the district maintains a balanced grade distribution—ranging from robust early learning cohorts to upper elementary and middle school classes—designed to prepare young learners for their transition to secondary education.

The district embraces a diverse student body, bringing together a rich mix of backgrounds including significant Hispanic, White, Black, Asian, and multiracial populations. Supporting this vibrant student community is a robust workforce of over 1,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes more than 530 teachers, approximately 110 instructional aides, and over 380 support personnel, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to classroom instruction, individual student assistance, and operational excellence. Families, prospective residents, and researchers can learn more about the district's programs by visiting their website at hamiltonschools.org or contacting the main office in Mays Landing.
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Total Schools
2,892
Total Students
532.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton Township School District
Demographic Student Count
White982
Hispanic823
Black720
Asian115
Two or More238
American Indian7
Pacific Islander7
  • White
    982 (34.0%)
  • Hispanic
    823 (28.5%)
  • Black
    720 (24.9%)
  • Two or More
    238 (8.2%)
  • Asian
    115 (4.0%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Hamilton Township School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High0
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:2,892*
Teachers (FTE):532.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.4
Schools in Hamilton Township School District
Found 3 Schools