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#2003 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Kisthardt Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamilton Township Public School District · Hamilton, NJ
A Hamilton Township Public School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
215 HARCOURT DRIVE, Hamilton, NJ 08610
- Math 21% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kisthardt Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 20% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kisthardt Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,159
Median home value
$248,900
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgalliard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| George E. Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| St Raphael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Pace Charter School of HamiltonCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 454 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #16 of 23
- District spending per student
- $22,432NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kisthardt Elementary School is listed in Hamilton Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kisthardt Elementary School
Kisthardt Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hamilton, NJ, part of Hamilton Township Public School District, serving approximately 239 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,003 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kisthardt Elementary School
What grades does Kisthardt Elementary School serve?
Kisthardt Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kisthardt Elementary School?
Kisthardt Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kisthardt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kisthardt Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kisthardt Elementary School rank in NJ?
Kisthardt Elementary School ranks #2,003 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Kisthardt Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kisthardt Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kisthardt Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kisthardt Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kisthardt Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kisthardt Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kisthardt Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kisthardt Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kisthardt Elementary School?
75.3% of students at Kisthardt Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (609) 631-4153
- Area population (ZIP 08610)
- 33,387
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08610; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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