George L. Hess Educational Complex

hamiltonschools.org/schools/george_hess_complex

1,363 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

The George L. Hess Educational Complex, located in Mays Landing, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the Hamilton Township School District. As a primary educational facility, the complex is designed to provide a comprehensive learning environment for students in the middle grades. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students as they transition through their middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, the George L. Hess Educational Complex is committed to providing a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities and resources to help students discover their unique interests. By integrating modern instructional practices with a focus on student engagement, the school aims to prepare its population for the challenges of high school and beyond. The facility acts as a hub for the local Mays Landing area, reflecting the district’s dedication to collaboration between educators, families, and the surrounding community.

1,363

Total Students

129.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George L. Hess Educational Complex
Demographic	Student Count
White	471
Hispanic	380
Black	326
Asian	58
Two or More	123
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
471 (34.6 %)
Hispanic
380 (27.9 %)
Black
326 (23.9 %)
Two or More
123 (9.0 %)
Asian
58 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

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 School District
Phone:	(609)476-6101
Website:	http://hamiltonschools.org/schools/george_hess_complex
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	1,363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	129.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	705
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	108

* 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

Grade 1 261

Grade 2 249

Grade 3 256

Grade 4 276

Grade 5 255

Ungraded 66