Summary:
There is only one elementary school located in Hamilton, Florida - Hamilton County Elementary School. This school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the Hamilton school district.
Hamilton County Elementary School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 33.74% White, 36.03% African American, 23.21% Hispanic, 0.81% Asian, and 6.07% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally below the state average, particularly in English Language Arts and Math for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 41.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Despite spending $11,665 per student, which is higher than the state average, and having a student-teacher ratio of 17.6, which is only slightly higher than the state average, the school's overall performance remains poor. According to the SchoolDigger rankings, Hamilton County Elementary School is ranked 1,623 out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 1-star rating out of 5. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources, such as curriculum, instructional practices, or school climate, may be contributing to the school's underperformance and need to be addressed to improve student outcomes.
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