Mercerville Elementary School

Hamilton Township Public School District

www.htsdnj.org/Domain/434

350 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mercerville Elementary School, located at 60 Regina Avenue in Hamilton, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Hamilton Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. It focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also emphasizing character development and social-emotional learning to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, where staff, parents, and students work together to enhance the educational experience. Mercerville provides a variety of resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage student engagement and academic growth. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and maintaining high standards for student achievement, Mercerville Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

350

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mercerville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	127
Black	31
Asian	26
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
146 (41.7%)
Hispanic
127 (36.3%)
Black
31 (8.9%)
Asian
26 (7.4%)
Two or More
19 (5.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)631-4159
Website:	http://www.htsdnj.org/Domain/434
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 63