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#2417 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Kuser Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamilton Township Public School District · Hamilton, NJ
A Hamilton Township Public School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
70 NEWKIRK AVENUE, Hamilton, NJ 08629
- Math 16% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kuser Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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
73.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kuser 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$81,367
Median home value
$149,000
Median rent
$1,263/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08629; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Paul S. Robeson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–3 | 0.6 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Greenwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Patton J. Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–3 | 1.0 mi | 542 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #22 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
Kuser Elementary School is listed in Hamilton Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kuser Elementary School
Kuser Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hamilton, NJ, part of Hamilton Township Public School District, serving approximately 485 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,417 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kuser Elementary School
What grades does Kuser Elementary School serve?
Kuser Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kuser Elementary School?
Kuser Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kuser Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kuser Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kuser Elementary School rank in NJ?
Kuser Elementary School ranks #2,417 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Kuser Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kuser Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Kuser Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kuser Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kuser Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kuser Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kuser Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kuser Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kuser Elementary School?
73.4% of students at Kuser 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
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (609) 631-4155
- Area population (ZIP 08629)
- 13,015
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 08629; 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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