Edward T. Hamilton

www.voorhees.k12.nj.us

516 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edward T. Hamilton Elementary School, located at 23 Northgate Drive in Voorhees, New Jersey, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Voorhees Township School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes strong academic foundations while placing a significant focus on social-emotional development, encouraging students to become responsible and engaged members of their community.

The school is characterized by its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher involvement, which help create a close-knit atmosphere. Beyond its core curriculum, Edward T. Hamilton provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to nurture students' diverse interests. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success by balancing rigorous instructional standards with a nurturing approach to childhood development.

516

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward T. Hamilton
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	40
Black	33
Asian	116
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	1

White
301 (58.3 %)
Asian
116 (22.5 %)
Hispanic
40 (7.8 %)
Black
33 (6.4 %)
Two or More
25 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Voorhees Township School District
Phone:	(856)767-4888
Website:	http://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 88

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 77