Mercer Elementary School

Public 2-8

 1020 Old Trenton Road
       Hamilton, NJ  08690


(609) 570-1120

District: Mercer County Special Services School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $47,248 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  6.5 Help
Number of students:  145

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.8%
Hispanic:
30.3%
White:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.9% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mercer Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.8%), Hispanic (30.3%), White (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mercer Elementary School is 6.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mercer Elementary School is $47,248.
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Enrollment information for Mercer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 81 103 8 27 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2007 82 119 11 35 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2008 81 111 11 37 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2009 81 112 12 47 0 1 8 0 261
2010 79 115 13 47 0 1 7 0 262
2011 89 114 12 37 0 0 3 0 255
2012 70 107 14 36 0 0 2 0 229
2013 58 99 15 31 0 0 1 0 204
2014 57 85 10 32 0 0 2 0 186
2015 60 119 13 56 1 0 6 0 255
2016 48 95 10 58 1 0 8 0 220
2017 42 96 9 51 0 0 5 0 203
2018 39 93 7 55 1 0 5 0 200
2019 30 88 9 58 1 0 5 0 191
2020 30 94 11 57 1 0 6 0 199
2021 23 86 12 46 1 0 5 0 173
2022 19 78 12 43 1 0 6 0 159
2023 19 68 16 38 1 0 4 0 146
2024 19 62 15 44 0 0 5 0 145

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mercer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 219 30.0 7.3 49.8
2007 247 32.0 7.7 52.6
2008 240 4.0 60.0 50.4
2009 261 37.5 2.7 51
2010 262 33.0 7.9 48.9
2011 255 33.0 7.7 46.7
2012 229 31.6 7.2 47.6
2013 204 32.6 6.2 n/a
2014 186 30.6 6.0 17.7
2015 255 36.0 7.0 48.2
2016 220 34.0 6.4 36.8
2017 203 32.1 6.3 44.8
2018 200 31.0 6.4 47.5
2019 191 34.0 5.6 48.2
2020 199 34.0 5.8 49.2
2021 173 32.0 5.4 53.8
2022 159 28.0 5.6 49.7
2023 146 25.0 5.8 47.3
2024 145 22.0 6.5 37.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mercer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 219 30.0 7.3 49.8
2007 247 32.0 7.7 52.6
2008 240 4.0 60.0 50.4
2009 261 37.5 2.7 51
2010 262 33.0 7.9 48.9
2011 255 33.0 7.7 46.7
2012 229 31.6 7.2 47.6
2013 204 32.6 6.2 n/a
2014 186 30.6 6.0 17.7
2015 255 36.0 7.0 48.2
2016 220 34.0 6.4 36.8
2017 203 32.1 6.3 44.8
2018 200 31.0 6.4 47.5
2019 191 34.0 5.6 48.2
2020 199 34.0 5.8 49.2
2021 173 32.0 5.4 53.8
2022 159 28.0 5.6 49.7
2023 146 25.0 5.8 47.3
2024 145 22.0 6.5 37.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mercer Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $47,248

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mercer Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students191146
 23.6%
African American8868
 22.7%
American Indian11
Asian916
 77.8%
Hispanic5838
 34.5%
Pacific Islander00
White3019
 36.7%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.2%47.3%
 0.9%


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Students at Mercer Elementary School are 43% African American, 30% Hispanic, 13% White, 10% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 145 students attended Mercer Elementary School.


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