Hamilton Intermediate School in Harrison, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hamilton Intermediate School is a suburban public school in Harrison, New Jersey that is part of Harrison Public School District. It serves 281 students in grades 4 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.2:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 4 - 5

281 Students

25 Teachers

223 Hamilton St

Harrison, NJ 07029 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Hamilton Intermediate School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Almonte

Mrs. Paparella

Mrs. Pinho

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Hamilton Intermediate School Demographics

80%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

89%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hamilton Intermediate School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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