Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

Summary:

Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westland, Michigan, serving 472 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Wayne-Westland Community School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alexander Hamilton Elementary School faces significant challenges, including a consistently high chronic absenteeism rate, well below average test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, and a student population with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, as well as a high proportion of students from low-income families. The school's performance has steadily declined over the past decade, ranking 1187 out of 1486 Michigan elementary schools in 2023-2024, lower than nearby schools within the district. While the school's per-student spending is relatively high at $21,338, its academic outcomes remain among the lowest in the state, with only 24.6% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6%.

Despite the school's struggles, there are some bright spots. For example, African American students at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School perform relatively better than their peers at the school, ranking 69 out of 348 Michigan elementary schools for this subgroup in 2023-2024. However, the school's performance for White students and students with low socioeconomic status is among the lowest in the state, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address the disparities within the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1031 S Schuman St
       Westland, MI  48186-4542


(734) 419-2650

District: Wayne-Westland Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1187th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,338 Help


Students who attend Alexander Hamilton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Adams Middle School
High:    Wayne Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.0%
African American:
28.6%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alexander Hamilton Elementary School ranks worse than 79.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.73. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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: White (57%), African American (28.6%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is 18. 7 elementary schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Alexander Hamilton Elementary School employs 26.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is $21,338. 7 elementary schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alexander Hamilton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexander Hamilton Elementary School 1187th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Alexander Hamilton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wayne-Westland Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne-Westland Community School District 546th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.99 837th 1545 45.8%
2007 59.17 765th 1565 51.1%
2008 58.71 802nd 1577 49.1%
2009 49.26 1072nd 1589 32.5%
2010 41.36 1204th 1552 22.4%
2011 16.59 1417th 1552 8.7%
2012 28.07 1236th 1566 21.1%
2013 37.79 1060th 1563 32.2%
2014 22.52 1253rd 1533 18.3%
2015 32.61 1124th 1580 28.9%
2016 15.98 1308th 1548 15.5%
2017 15.15 1243rd 1466 15.2%
2018 20.11 1207th 1448 16.6%
2019 13.98 1222nd 1408 13.2%
2021 5.47 1126th 1153 2.3%
2022 13.77 1166th 1344 13.2%
2023 18.30 1191st 1470 19.0%
2024 18.73 1187th 1486 20.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.62 317th 403 21.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.82 1261st 1397 9.7%
2019 22.90 937th 1134 17.4%
2022 17.87 947th 1099 13.8%
2023 20.02 1115th 1350 17.4%
2024 21.91 1119th 1381 19.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.68 1135th 1443 21.3%
2019 12.32 1078th 1171 7.9%
2022 8.93 1049th 1106 5.2%
2023 12.49 1185th 1321 10.3%
2024 19.45 1101st 1342 18.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.80 1229th 1446 15.0%
2019 12.23 1094th 1196 8.5%
2022 15.13 1009th 1139 11.4%
2023 21.02 1052nd 1334 21.1%
2024 14.09 1185th 1347 12.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.61 235th 475 50.5%
2023 31.76 206th 321 35.8%
2024 65.84 69th 348 80.2%
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Rank History for White students at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.70 1131st 1253 9.7%
2019 8.98 1078th 1128 4.4%
2021 4.05 997th 1005 0.8%
2022 8.07 1068th 1102 3.1%
2023 15.97 1056th 1198 11.9%
2024 11.42 1114th 1204 7.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 442 1 6 7 4 n/a n/a 0 460
1989 429 13 4 8 5 n/a n/a 0 459
1990 438 8 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1991 422 7 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 442
1992 401 4 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 409 3 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 417
1994 403 7 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 419
1995 326 2 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 334
1996 326 2 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 334
1997 342 5 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 356
1998 368 7 3 6 6 n/a n/a 0 390
1999 359 6 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 377
2000 337 9 6 8 5 n/a n/a 0 365
2001 329 17 8 5 4 n/a n/a 0 363
2002 333 16 11 5 4 n/a n/a 0 369
2003 333 16 11 5 4 n/a n/a 0 369
2004 304 23 12 6 3 n/a n/a 0 348
2005 314 28 13 10 4 n/a n/a 0 369
2006 289 28 13 14 2 n/a n/a 0 346
2007 276 38 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 334
2008 263 44 11 8 1 n/a n/a 2 329
2009 250 45 10 7 1 n/a n/a 1 314
2010 233 42 9 15 2 n/a n/a 0 301
2011 329 89 3 22 2 1 13 0 459
2012 303 91 3 25 2 1 15 0 440
2013 292 98 2 28 3 0 15 0 438
2014 298 89 1 28 3 0 30 0 449
2015 304 108 3 29 2 1 33 0 480
2016 314 133 3 27 3 2 27 0 509
2017 314 133 5 25 2 2 25 0 506
2018 288 125 4 30 0 2 29 0 478
2019 265 122 5 26 2 1 26 0 447
2020 284 141 2 31 2 1 30 0 491
2021 270 132 2 25 1 0 30 0 460
2022 279 128 2 31 1 0 20 0 461
2023 269 135 2 36 3 0 27 0 472

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 Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 460 n/a n/a n/a
1989 459 n/a n/a 8.9
1990 460 32.0 14.3 7.8
1991 442 n/a n/a n/a
1992 413 n/a n/a 11.9
1993 417 n/a 0.0 15.6
1994 419 21.5 19.5 9.8
1995 334 13.7 24.4 13.5
1996 334 13.7 24.4 13.5
1997 356 15.0 23.7 9.8
1998 390 16.0 24.4 13.6
1999 377 17.0 22.2 10.9
2000 365 16.0 22.8 14.8
2001 363 15.9 22.8 17.4
2002 369 19.0 19.4 17.3
2003 369 19.0 19.4 17.3
2004 348 17.5 19.9 21.3
2005 369 19.5 18.9 22
2006 346 16.0 21.6 23.7
2007 334 16.6 20.1 26.9
2008 329 15.6 21.1 27.5
2009 314 14.6 21.5 35.1
2010 301 14.2 21.2 45.5
2011 459 25.3 18.1 70.4
2012 440 22.6 19.4 70.7
2013 438 21.9 20.0 73.5
2014 449 26.0 17.2 69.5
2015 480 24.0 20.0 70.2
2016 509 26.0 19.5 71.3
2017 506 26.3 19.2 67
2018 478 27.1 17.6 65.1
2019 447 22.1 20.2 63.8
2020 491 22.0 22.3 68.4
2021 460 23.9 19.2 69.8
2022 461 22.3 20.6 67
2023 472 26.1 18.0 74.8

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 Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 460 n/a n/a n/a
1989 459 n/a n/a 8.9
1990 460 32.0 14.3 7.8
1991 442 n/a n/a n/a
1992 413 n/a n/a 11.9
1993 417 n/a 0.0 15.6
1994 419 21.5 19.5 9.8
1995 334 13.7 24.4 13.5
1996 334 13.7 24.4 13.5
1997 356 15.0 23.7 9.8
1998 390 16.0 24.4 13.6
1999 377 17.0 22.2 10.9
2000 365 16.0 22.8 14.8
2001 363 15.9 22.8 17.4
2002 369 19.0 19.4 17.3
2003 369 19.0 19.4 17.3
2004 348 17.5 19.9 21.3
2005 369 19.5 18.9 22
2006 346 16.0 21.6 23.7
2007 334 16.6 20.1 26.9
2008 329 15.6 21.1 27.5
2009 314 14.6 21.5 35.1
2010 301 14.2 21.2 45.5
2011 459 25.3 18.1 70.4
2012 440 22.6 19.4 70.7
2013 438 21.9 20.0 73.5
2014 449 26.0 17.2 69.5
2015 480 24.0 20.0 70.2
2016 509 26.0 19.5 71.3
2017 506 26.3 19.2 67
2018 478 27.1 17.6 65.1
2019 447 22.1 20.2 63.8
2020 491 22.0 22.3 68.4
2021 460 23.9 19.2 69.8
2022 461 22.3 20.6 67
2023 472 26.1 18.0 74.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,232 (10.9%) $10,094 (89.1%) $11,326
2020 $1,015 (8.4%) $11,050 (91.6%) $12,065
2021 $2,054 (14.0%) $12,584 (86.0%) $14,638
2022 $1,643 (10.8%) $13,553 (89.2%) $15,196
2023 $2,700 (12.7%) $18,637 (87.3%) $21,338

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

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 1222nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1191st of 1470 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alexander Hamilton Elementary School)30.127.1
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayne-Westland Community School District)26.222.5
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Alexander Hamilton Elementary School)33.324.7
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Wayne-Westland Community School District)28.520.8
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alexander Hamilton Elementary School)21.833.8
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne-Westland Community School District)27.922.6
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Alexander Hamilton Elementary School)6.924.3
 17.4%
   4th Grade Math (Wayne-Westland Community School District)18.214.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students447472
 5.6%
African American122135
 10.7%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic2636
 38.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White265269
 1.5%
Two or More Races2627
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.8%74.8%
 11%


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Students at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School are 57% White, 29% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Alexander Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.1% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students who attend Alexander Hamilton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Adams Middle School
High : Wayne Memorial High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Alexander Hamilton Elementary School.


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