Lalor Elementary School

Hamilton Township Public School District

www.htsdnj.org/Domain/300

337 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lalor Elementary School, located on Barnt Deklyn Road in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Hamilton Township School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators focus on the individual needs of each student to prepare them for middle school success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lalor Elementary places a strong emphasis on character building and student engagement. The school community is known for its active parent-teacher involvement, which helps coordinate various enrichment activities and school events throughout the year. By maintaining a structured yet inclusive environment, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic curiosity among its diverse student body, ensuring that each child feels encouraged to reach their full potential.

337

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lalor Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	245
Black	61
Asian	1
Two or More	17

Hispanic
245 (72.7 %)
Black
61 (18.1 %)
Two or More
17 (5.0 %)
White
13 (3.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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)631-4156
Website:	http://www.htsdnj.org/Domain/300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 50

Ungraded 35