Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Charter School 439 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pace Charter School of Hamilton is a public charter school located in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates with a mission to provide a rigorous, well-rounded academic environment that emphasizes individualized instruction and the development of the "whole child." By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured curriculum, the school aims to create a supportive community where students can achieve high academic standards while developing the character and social skills necessary for future success.

The school is notable for its commitment to a collaborative educational model, involving strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Pace Charter focuses on fostering a culture of high expectations, utilizing data-driven instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of its student population. Beyond core academics, the school often incorporates extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to build confidence, leadership, and a lifelong appreciation for learning, positioning its graduates to succeed in competitive high school environments.

439

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pace Charter School of Hamilton
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	311
Black	78
Asian	11
Two or More	3

Hispanic
311 (70.8 %)
Black
78 (17.8 %)
White
36 (8.2 %)
Asian
11 (2.5 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pace Charter School of Hamilton
Phone:	(609)599-1212
Website:	http://pacecharter.com/pcs/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 54

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 39