McGalliard Elementary School

Hamilton Township Public School District

www.htsdnj.org/Domain/389

280 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McGalliard Elementary School, located on Arena Drive in Hamilton, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Hamilton Township School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic fundamentals, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a sense of community among its student body. It generally serves a diverse population of elementary-aged children, aiming to prepare them for middle school through a structured curriculum that balances classroom instruction with enrichment activities.

Beyond its academic focus, McGalliard Elementary is known for being an active part of the Hamilton Township community. The school typically hosts various programs and events designed to involve parents and guardians in the educational process, viewing the home-school partnership as vital to student success. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, the school strives to provide a safe and encouraging atmosphere where students are challenged to reach their potential while developing the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

280

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McGalliard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	132
Black	37
Asian	10
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
132 (47.1 %)
White
83 (29.6 %)
Black
37 (13.2 %)
Two or More
17 (6.1 %)
Asian
10 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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)631-4158
Website:	http://www.htsdnj.org/Domain/389
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 45

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 48

Ungraded 26