Kisthardt Elementary School

Hamilton Township Public School District

www.htsdnj.org/Domain/164

242 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kisthardt Elementary School, located at 215 Harcourt Drive in Hamilton, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Hamilton Township School District. As a neighborhood elementary institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that balances core academic subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment where teachers and staff work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of their student population, encouraging both intellectual curiosity and character growth.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Kisthardt Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and home-school partnerships. The school frequently engages parents and local residents to create a holistic educational experience, often hosting events and activities that promote inclusivity and school spirit. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Hamilton community, Kisthardt Elementary strives to prepare its young students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

242

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kisthardt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	155
Black	41
Asian	1
Two or More	6

Hispanic
155 (64.0 %)
Black
41 (16.9 %)
White
39 (16.1 %)
Two or More
6 (2.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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)631-4153
Website:	http://www.htsdnj.org/Domain/164
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 37

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 50