GEORGE L. HESS EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX
GEORGE L. HESS EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hamilton Township School District school district, located in MAYS LANDING, NJ with about 1,374 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 114 teachers, GEORGE L. HESS EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The GEORGE L. HESS EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX, located in Mays Landing, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the Hamilton Township School District. As a primary educational facility, the complex is designed to provide a comprehensive learning environment for students in the middle grades. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students as they transition through their middle school years.
Beyond its core curriculum, the GEORGE L. HESS EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX is committed to providing a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities and resources to help students discover their unique interests. By integrating modern instructional practices with a focus on student engagement, the school aims to prepare its population for the challenges of high school and beyond. The facility acts as a hub for the local Mays Landing area, reflecting the district’s dedication to collaboration between educators, families, and the surrounding community.
For more information, contact GEORGE L. HESS EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX at (609) 476-6101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MAYS LANDING, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6101
GEORGE L. HESS EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX is a public Title I school in MAYS LANDING, NJ with about 1,374 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hamilton Township School District
- Total Students:
- 1,374
- Teachers:
- 114.62
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,374 students
- White
- 43.0%
- Black or African American
- 25.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.3%
- Asian
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.