Hamilton Elementary

Summary:

Hamilton Elementary is a public K-8 school in Hamilton City, CA, serving 396 students. The school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Hamilton Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate has risen from 5.8% in 2017-2018 to 18.0% in 2021-2022, much higher than the state average of 11.2%. The school also performs below the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 19.13% of students proficient or better in ELA and 15.55% in Mathematics. However, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students perform relatively better, ranking 823 out of 3,160 California elementary schools for ELL students.

While Hamilton Elementary struggles academically, some nearby schools in the Chico Unified and Orland Joint Unified districts, such as Shasta Elementary, Emma Wilson Elementary, and Plaza Elementary, perform significantly better, with higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and more socioeconomically diverse student populations. The high percentage of low-income students and increasing chronic absenteeism at Hamilton Elementary suggest that the school may face significant challenges in terms of student engagement, access to resources, and overall support for its student population.


Detail:

Public K-8

 277 Capay Ave.
       Hamilton City, CA  95951-0277


(530) 826-3474

District: Hamilton Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4791st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,797 Help


Students who attend Hamilton Elementary usually attend:

High:    Hamilton High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.3 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.7%
Two or more races:
2.0%
Asian:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.2% Help


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Compare Details Hamilton Elementary ranks worse than 81.7% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hamilton Elementary ranks worse than 87.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.7%), two or more races (2%), Asian (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary is 23.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton Elementary is $9,797.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hamilton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Elementary 4791st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Hamilton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Elementary 2442nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Hamilton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hamilton Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Unified 1269th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hamilton Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 11.57 5147th 5377 4.3%
2012 17.40 4821st 5390 10.6%
2013 21.00 4663rd 5530 15.7%
2015 12.74 5300th 5611 5.5%
2016 15.59 4999th 5614 11.0%
2017 22.33 4487th 5692 21.2%
2018 24.18 4307th 5662 23.9%
2019 15.34 5216th 5789 9.9%
2021 16.21 1264th 1417 10.8%
2022 11.96 5607th 5883 4.7%
2023 17.03 5150th 5874 12.3%
2024 20.60 4791st 5862 18.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.51 2629th 3246 19.0%
2019 23.45 2976th 3275 9.1%
2021 29.13 493rd 602 18.1%
2022 32.66 2397th 3311 27.6%
2023 42.50 1657th 3250 49.0%
2024 57.34 823rd 3160 74.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.64 3721st 5084 26.8%
2019 18.91 4633rd 5173 10.4%
2021 24.98 914th 1110 17.7%
2022 13.28 5063rd 5264 3.8%
2023 21.55 4588th 5374 14.6%
2024 27.32 4198th 5511 23.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.93 4548th 5413 16.0%
2019 13.05 5149th 5492 6.2%
2021 18.35 1089th 1267 14.0%
2022 9.52 5556th 5635 1.4%
2023 12.64 5347th 5617 4.8%
2024 15.81 5053rd 5605 9.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.25 3679th 5431 32.3%
2019 19.62 4702nd 5510 14.7%
2021 16.09 1132nd 1272 11.0%
2022 16.80 5044th 5663 10.9%
2023 23.18 4427th 5650 21.6%
2024 27.89 4011th 5636 28.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.58 3175th 4830 34.3%
2019 21.61 4263rd 4963 14.1%
2022 14.04 4848th 5084 4.6%
2023 22.53 4304th 5098 15.6%
2024 26.23 4008th 5102 21.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hamilton Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 30.89 1614th 2236 27.8%
2012 17.95 1968th 2259 12.9%
2013 26.24 1835th 2379 22.9%
2015 22.69 1913th 2477 22.8%
2016 34.99 1490th 2497 40.3%
2017 30.00 1677th 2508 33.1%
2018 35.26 1515th 2480 38.9%
2019 28.06 1864th 2715 31.3%
2021 17.74 775th 894 13.3%
2022 11.34 2593rd 2740 5.4%
2023 11.00 2676th 2802 4.5%
2024 15.68 2442nd 2777 12.1%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.77 344th 363 5.2%
2022 26.43 1418th 1540 7.9%
2023 28.88 1278th 1529 16.4%
2024 39.59 750th 1477 49.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.91 1061st 2230 52.4%
2019 35.44 1476th 2369 37.7%
2021 20.74 636th 721 11.8%
2022 13.78 2304th 2458 6.3%
2023 12.43 2425th 2549 4.9%
2024 17.27 2281st 2575 11.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.84 1350th 2262 40.3%
2019 35.50 1428th 2380 40.0%
2021 19.61 636th 738 13.8%
2022 11.20 2387th 2509 4.9%
2023 10.60 2463rd 2547 3.3%
2024 13.83 2332nd 2546 8.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.82 1473rd 2273 35.2%
2019 20.61 1960th 2407 18.6%
2021 17.15 681st 763 10.7%
2022 12.41 2391st 2527 5.4%
2023 12.68 2391st 2558 6.5%
2024 19.91 2083rd 2547 18.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.22 960th 2072 53.7%
2019 37.20 1336th 2213 39.6%
2022 14.96 2181st 2359 7.5%
2023 12.88 2267th 2391 5.2%
2024 19.51 2028th 2383 14.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Hamilton Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Hamilton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 11 5 3 473 1 0 0 0 493
2011 6 4 3 455 2 0 1 0 471
2012 10 3 0 433 1 0 1 0 448
2013 5 2 0 399 0 0 1 0 407
2014 7 2 4 424 2 0 1 0 440
2015 10 2 4 399 0 0 1 0 416
2016 2 2 5 384 0 0 22 0 415
2017 5 1 4 376 1 0 23 0 410
2018 4 1 5 373 0 0 18 0 401
2019 7 0 4 400 1 0 3 0 415
2020 10 0 5 393 3 0 6 0 417
2021 7 0 4 395 3 0 5 0 414
2022 6 0 8 390 3 0 5 0 412
2023 4 0 7 375 2 0 8 0 396

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 Hamilton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 493 20.8 23.6 83.6
2011 471 n/a n/a 87.5
2012 448 19.7 22.7 n/a
2013 407 15.5 26.2 89.4
2014 440 15.8 27.7 90.2
2015 416 17.0 24.4 92.1
2016 415 18.0 23.0 91.6
2017 410 17.6 23.2 92
2018 401 20.2 19.8 90
2019 415 19.8 20.8 88.9
2020 417 n/a n/a 85.6
2021 414 17.6 23.4 84.3
2022 412 18.2 22.5 92.2
2023 396 16.9 23.3 92.2

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 Hamilton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 493 20.8 23.6 83.6
2011 471 n/a n/a 87.5
2012 448 19.7 22.7 n/a
2013 407 15.5 26.2 89.4
2014 440 15.8 27.7 90.2
2015 416 17.0 24.4 92.1
2016 415 18.0 23.0 91.6
2017 410 17.6 23.2 92
2018 401 20.2 19.8 90
2019 415 19.8 20.8 88.9
2020 417 n/a n/a 85.6
2021 414 17.6 23.4 84.3
2022 412 18.2 22.5 92.2
2023 396 16.9 23.3 92.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Hamilton Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201489.0%2.0%0.0%10.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%89.0%95.0%
201695.0%2.0%2.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201981.0%0.0%0.0%90.0%97.0%≥98.0%87.0%86.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hamilton Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,797

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamilton Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5216th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5150th of 5874 Elementary schools
 2.4%
Ranks 1864th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2676th of 2802 Middle schools
 26.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hamilton Elementary)25.514
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hamilton Unified)25.514
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Elementary)15.225.6
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Unified)15.225.6
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hamilton Elementary)31.722.2
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hamilton Unified)31.722.2
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Elementary)14.625
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Unified)14.625
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hamilton Elementary)35.125
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hamilton Unified)35.125
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Elementary)17.59.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Unified)17.59.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Hamilton Elementary)1417.1
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Hamilton Unified)1417.1
 3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hamilton Elementary)30.816.2
 14.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hamilton Unified)30.816.2
 14.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Elementary)2.410.5
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Unified)2.410.5
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hamilton Elementary)46.720.8
 25.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hamilton Unified)46.720.8
 25.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Elementary)15.26.1
 9.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Unified)15.26.1
 9.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hamilton Elementary)57.67.1
 50.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hamilton Unified)57.67.1
 50.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Elementary)31.32.4
 28.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Unified)31.32.4
 28.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Hamilton Elementary)12.59.5
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Hamilton Unified)12.59.5
 3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students415396
 4.6%
African American00
American Indian12
 100%
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic400375
 6.3%
Pacific Islander00
White74
 42.9%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.9%92.2%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton Elementary

Students at Hamilton Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended Hamilton Elementary.

Hamilton Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.3% of California elementary schools.

Students who attend Hamilton Elementary usually go on to attend:

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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