Hamilton Primary School

Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District

www.ha.brrsd.org

479 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Hamilton Primary School is a public school located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, serving students in the Bernards Township School District. It is widely recognized for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment, consistently ranking among the top-performing schools in the state. The school places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, personal character development, and creating a community-focused atmosphere that encourages both student engagement and parental involvement.

The school is known for its experienced faculty and a curriculum designed to nurture a child's curiosity through a blend of traditional academics and creative enrichment. Beyond the classroom, Hamilton Primary benefits from the resources and reputation of the larger Bernards Township district, which is noted for its commitment to educational excellence. With its location in a quiet, suburban setting, the school provides a safe and structured environment that prepares young learners for their future transitions into the middle and high school levels.

479

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	40
Black	11
Asian	196
Two or More	34
American Indian	4

Asian
196 (40.9 %)
White
194 (40.5 %)
Hispanic
40 (8.4 %)
Two or More
34 (7.1 %)
Black
11 (2.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)

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:	Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
Phone:	(908)575-0050
Website:	http://www.ha.brrsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 52

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 137