HAMILTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Hamilton Intermediate School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harrison Public Schools school district, located in HARRISON, NJ with about 294 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 5th Grade. 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 25 teachers, Hamilton Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Hamilton Intermediate School, located at 223 Hamilton Street in Harrison, New Jersey, serves as a key educational facility within the Harrison Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the academic gap between elementary and middle school years, focusing on a curriculum designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. As a community-centered institution, it plays a vital role in the town’s educational infrastructure by providing a structured environment that prepares students for the transition to more advanced secondary studies.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student success within a diverse urban setting. Its programs typically emphasize core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, and science—while promoting a supportive school culture that encourages extracurricular participation and civic responsibility. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and teacher-student engagement, Hamilton Intermediate aims to equip its students with the essential foundational skills and confidence required for future academic achievement in the Harrison school system.

For more information, contact Hamilton Intermediate School at (973) 735-5550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.