Hampton Elementary School in Hampton, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hampton Elementary School is a rural public school in Hampton, New Jersey that is part of Hampton Borough School District. It serves 111 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 6.2:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

111 Students

18 Teachers

32-41 South St

Hampton, NJ 08827 View local requests

http://hampton.nhvweb.net

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Hampton Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Patty

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Hampton Elementary School Demographics

25%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

19%

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.

Hampton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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