Best Public Schools in Hamilton, KS

Summary:

The city of Hamilton, Kansas is home to two public schools - Hamilton High and Hamilton Elementary. Both schools serve a predominantly white, low-income student population and struggle with significantly below-average academic performance compared to the state.

Test scores at both schools are alarmingly low, with 0% of 10th graders at Hamilton High proficient in English and Math, and only 30% and 10% of 4th graders at Hamilton Elementary reaching proficiency in those subjects, respectively. The high poverty rates, with over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contribute to these academic challenges.

Compounding the issue, the Hamilton school district lacks diversity, with student populations that are over 95% white. This lack of representation may limit the educational experiences and perspectives available to students. While funding does not appear to be the primary concern, with high per-student spending, the district must focus on improving instructional quality and providing targeted support to address the significant academic and socioeconomic disparities faced by its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				KAP English Language Arts (2024)	KAP Mathematics (2024)	KAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hamilton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2596 W Road North	Hamilton	66853	Greenwood County	Hamilton	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 678-3410	49	5	9.8	69.4%	48 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)	37.5	25.0		$17,856	$2,616	$15,239
Hamilton High	Public	7-12	2596 W Road North	Hamilton	66853	Greenwood County	Hamilton	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 678-3651	53	5	10.6	62.3%	51 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	28.6	28.6	31.3	$18,753	$2,891	$15,862

Cities Near Hamilton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Madison	10.12 mi	2	268^th
Eureka	11.69 mi	2	202^nd
Gridley	18.91 mi	1	335^th
Olpe	19.26 mi	2	46^th
Cassoday	24.23 mi	1

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.