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Alexander Elementary School

20 ROBERT FROST DR HAMILTON NJ 08690

About Alexander Elementary School

Alexander Elementary School, located at 20 Robert Frost Drive in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, encompasses grades K–5 and is rated #5 in Hamilton Township Public School District Elementary Schools. The school serves 332 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, which allows for more individualized support than the district average. Forty-one percent of students are female and 59% male, with 28% minority and 14% economically disadvantaged.


Academically, 47% of students are proficient in math and 52% in reading, earning a GreatSchools rating of 6/10. Alexander is known for being one of the best elementary schools in New Jersey, while performing exceptionally well in terms of teacher quality and increased diversity. Environmental initiatives include activities such as “The Journey to Becoming a River-Friendly School.” Alexander has 30 teachers and a counselor and is led by Principal Mr. Joseph Bookholdt. The school engages the community in the renovations, and the PTA and SEPAG plan events at the school.

Contact Information

Address

20 ROBERT FROST DR HAMILTON NJ 08690

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Phone

(609) 631-4148

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 52% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
332
Total Students
$71484
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 86 IN STEM IN STATE

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at Alexander Elementary School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 71.99%
Asian 1.81%
Hispanic 14.76%
Black 6.02%
Two+ Races 4.82%
Native Am. 0.3%
White
71.99%
Asian
1.81%
Hispanic
14.76%
Black
6.02%
Two+ Races
4.82%
Native Am.
0.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 332
40.96%
136 Female
59.04%
196 Male

Student Population

332 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

313 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The Grade 2 Bicycle Safety event at Alexander Elementary School has been rescheduled; on October 2, schools will be closed for fall recess; and on October 7, SEPAG will meet.

FAQ

Q.What is Alexander Elementary School's phone number?

A.The district website has Alexander Elementary School's main office number.

Q. Is there a uniform policy at Alexander Elementary School?

A.No, students at Alexander Elementary School are not required to wear uniforms.

Q.How can Alexander Elementary School parents get involved?

A.At Alexander Elementary School, parents can volunteer in the classroom or join the PTO.

Q. When does Alexander Elementary School host parent-teacher conferences?

A. At Alexander Elementary School, parent-teacher conferences are usually planned for the fall and spring.

Q.What kinds of special education programs does Alexander Elementary School offer?

A.Classes in music, art, and physical education are available at Alexander Elementary School.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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