MERCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mercer Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Mercer County Special Services School District school district, located in Hamilton, NJ with about 200 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 31 teachers, Mercer Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Mercer Elementary School, located on Old Trenton Road in Hamilton, New Jersey, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Hamilton Township School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, the school aims to help children develop both the essential cognitive skills and the social-emotional habits necessary for their future academic success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Mercer Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student development. The school typically offers various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students and encourage a positive school culture. With a commitment to maintaining high educational standards, the school works in partnership with families and the Hamilton Township community to create a structured and inclusive learning space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Mercer Elementary School at (609) 570-1120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1020 Old Trenton Road
Hamilton, NJ 08690
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MERCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Hamilton, NJ with about 200 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
200
Teachers:
31
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 200 students

Black or African American
46.5%
Hispanic/Latino
27.5%
White
19.5%
Asian
3.5%
Two or more races
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
24.0%
Male
76.0%

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.