Kuser Elementary School

Hamilton Township Public School District

www.htsdnj.org/Domain/255

512 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kuser Elementary School, located at 70 Newkirk Avenue in Hamilton, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Hamilton Township School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education for children in the elementary grades. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to develop essential social and cognitive skills as they progress through their early formative years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Kuser Elementary is deeply integrated into the Hamilton community, often acting as a hub for local families. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing standard core subjects with a focus on character development and student engagement. By maintaining a structured and nurturing atmosphere, Kuser strives to prepare its student body for a successful transition into middle school, ensuring that each child has the necessary tools to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

512

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kuser Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	303
Black	143
Asian	15
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
303 (59.2%)
Black
143 (27.9%)
White
34 (6.6%)
Two or More
16 (3.1%)
Asian
15 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hamilton Township Public School District
Phone:	(609)631-4155
Website:	http://www.htsdnj.org/Domain/255
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 61