Hamilton Elementary School

Summary:

Hamilton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 355 students in grades PK-4 in Hamilton, Michigan. It is part of the Hamilton Community Schools district, which is ranked 117 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Hamilton Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency, with 67.9% of 3rd graders and 71.2% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 63.1% and 62.1% for the district, and 39.6% and 43.3% for the state. The school also ranks highly for its performance among specific student subgroups, including ranking 60th out of 1,342 Michigan elementary schools for female students, 129th out of 1,347 for male students, and 11th out of 225 for special education students. Additionally, Hamilton Elementary School has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.3% to 13.1%, significantly lower than the 26.9% state average in 2021-2022.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Blue Star Elementary School and Bentheim Elementary School, both part of the Hamilton Community Schools district, Hamilton Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school with consistently strong academic results and support for diverse student populations. While the school may have opportunities to further improve in areas like 4th-grade math proficiency, its overall excellence and sustained high rankings make it an exemplary model for other elementary schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 3472 Lincoln Rd
       Hamilton, MI  49419-9512


(269) 751-5413

District: Hamilton Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,652 Help


Students who attend Hamilton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hamilton Middle School
High:    Hamilton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hamilton Elementary School ranks better than 94.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Hamilton Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.53. (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 Hamilton Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hamilton Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.3% 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 School is 15.2, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Hamilton Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton Elementary School is $14,652, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Hamilton Community Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hamilton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Elementary School 88th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Hamilton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hamilton Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Community Schools 117th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hamilton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hamilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.92 389th 1545 74.8%
2007 80.43 189th 1565 87.9%
2008 84.09 91st 1577 94.2%
2009 81.66 160th 1589 89.9%
2010 78.72 181st 1552 88.3%
2011 75.76 325th 1552 79.1%
2012 80.96 239th 1566 84.7%
2013 79.73 256th 1563 83.6%
2014 81.32 220th 1533 85.6%
2015 64.39 543rd 1580 65.6%
2016 79.53 262nd 1548 83.1%
2017 62.88 457th 1466 68.8%
2018 74.52 372nd 1448 74.3%
2019 65.50 434th 1408 69.2%
2021 67.89 298th 1153 74.2%
2022 80.60 214th 1344 84.1%
2023 88.17 133rd 1470 91.0%
2024 91.53 88th 1486 94.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hamilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.23 11th 225 95.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hamilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.17 726th 1397 48.0%
2019 52.09 500th 1134 55.9%
2022 69.84 232nd 1099 78.9%
2023 92.80 33rd 1350 97.6%
2024 88.31 70th 1381 94.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Hamilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.65 337th 1443 76.6%
2019 69.76 298th 1171 74.6%
2021 61.28 285th 902 68.4%
2022 82.77 127th 1106 88.5%
2023 79.69 191st 1321 85.5%
2024 91.32 60th 1342 95.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Hamilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.61 397th 1446 72.5%
2019 54.25 518th 1196 56.7%
2021 63.08 286th 915 68.7%
2022 74.36 249th 1139 78.1%
2023 90.33 75th 1334 94.4%
2024 86.78 129th 1347 90.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hamilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.02 332nd 1253 73.5%
2019 59.33 437th 1128 61.3%
2021 68.26 270th 1005 73.1%
2022 79.30 188th 1102 82.9%
2023 85.78 127th 1198 89.4%
2024 89.94 72nd 1204 94.0%
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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.

Hamilton Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for 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 296 2 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1989 326 0 11 18 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1990 349 0 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1991 342 0 13 17 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1992 393 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1993 394 0 10 14 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1994 395 0 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1995 421 0 10 17 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1996 421 0 10 17 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1997 450 0 15 12 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1998 466 0 11 16 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1999 471 2 10 17 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2000 506 1 10 18 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2001 494 0 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2002 432 0 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2003 432 0 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2004 439 0 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 441 1 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2006 437 0 7 24 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 457 1 7 27 3 n/a n/a 0 495
2008 448 1 6 27 5 n/a n/a 0 487
2009 425 2 5 26 5 n/a n/a 0 463
2010 420 2 5 22 5 n/a n/a 0 454
2011 405 2 4 17 2 0 7 0 437
2012 400 2 3 23 1 0 5 0 434
2013 382 2 3 25 1 0 5 0 418
2014 382 2 4 26 0 0 7 0 421
2015 326 6 3 30 0 0 10 0 375
2016 335 5 1 36 0 0 13 0 390
2017 320 3 1 32 0 0 12 0 368
2018 336 2 4 31 0 0 13 0 386
2019 326 3 2 30 0 0 18 0 379
2020 317 2 2 28 0 0 20 0 369
2021 308 2 3 21 0 0 22 0 356
2022 307 3 2 28 0 0 18 0 358
2023 310 3 1 25 0 0 16 0 355

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 323 n/a n/a n/a
1989 355 n/a n/a 0
1990 375 24.0 15.6 0
1991 372 n/a n/a n/a
1992 402 n/a n/a 9
1993 418 n/a 0.0 16.7
1994 416 18.0 23.1 7
1995 448 19.9 22.5 4.7
1996 448 19.9 22.5 4.7
1997 477 21.0 22.7 7.1
1998 493 22.0 22.4 6.5
1999 500 23.0 21.7 7
2000 535 22.5 23.8 7.3
2001 510 24.3 21.0 8.8
2002 456 19.3 23.6 8.3
2003 456 19.3 23.6 8.3
2004 466 19.3 24.1 12.2
2005 475 18.7 25.4 12.4
2006 469 19.8 23.7 14.1
2007 495 20.2 24.5 14.7
2008 487 21.9 22.2 16.6
2009 463 22.4 20.7 21.6
2010 454 23.0 19.7 27.8
2011 437 22.2 19.6 31.8
2012 434 23.3 18.6 35.5
2013 418 23.7 17.5 32.3
2014 421 23.7 17.7 35.6
2015 375 21.0 17.8 35.2
2016 390 21.0 18.5 32.6
2017 368 19.9 18.4 28
2018 386 21.1 18.2 34.5
2019 379 21.3 17.7 31.1
2020 369 22.2 16.5 35
2021 356 22.7 15.6 30.1
2022 358 24.2 14.7 30.7
2023 355 23.2 15.2 38.3

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 323 n/a n/a n/a
1989 355 n/a n/a 0
1990 375 24.0 15.6 0
1991 372 n/a n/a n/a
1992 402 n/a n/a 9
1993 418 n/a 0.0 16.7
1994 416 18.0 23.1 7
1995 448 19.9 22.5 4.7
1996 448 19.9 22.5 4.7
1997 477 21.0 22.7 7.1
1998 493 22.0 22.4 6.5
1999 500 23.0 21.7 7
2000 535 22.5 23.8 7.3
2001 510 24.3 21.0 8.8
2002 456 19.3 23.6 8.3
2003 456 19.3 23.6 8.3
2004 466 19.3 24.1 12.2
2005 475 18.7 25.4 12.4
2006 469 19.8 23.7 14.1
2007 495 20.2 24.5 14.7
2008 487 21.9 22.2 16.6
2009 463 22.4 20.7 21.6
2010 454 23.0 19.7 27.8
2011 437 22.2 19.6 31.8
2012 434 23.3 18.6 35.5
2013 418 23.7 17.5 32.3
2014 421 23.7 17.7 35.6
2015 375 21.0 17.8 35.2
2016 390 21.0 18.5 32.6
2017 368 19.9 18.4 28
2018 386 21.1 18.2 34.5
2019 379 21.3 17.7 31.1
2020 369 22.2 16.5 35
2021 356 22.7 15.6 30.1
2022 358 24.2 14.7 30.7
2023 355 23.2 15.2 38.3

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 Hamilton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $624 (5.9%) $10,041 (94.1%) $10,666
2020 $596 (4.1%) $14,088 (95.9%) $14,684
2021 $1,082 (8.5%) $11,678 (91.5%) $12,759
2022 $951 (7.1%) $12,457 (92.9%) $13,408
2023 $2,567 (17.5%) $12,085 (82.5%) $14,652

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

Impact of COVID-19 on 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 434th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 133rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 21.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Elementary School)53.566.1
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Community Schools)53.151.6
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Hamilton Elementary School)57.780
 22.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Hamilton Community Schools)60.460.6
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Elementary School)5269.4
 17.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Community Schools)56.160.7
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Hamilton Elementary School)50.755.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade Math (Hamilton Community Schools)58.753
 5.7%
   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 Students379355
 6.3%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic3025
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White326310
 4.9%
Two or More Races1816
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.1%38.3%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton Elementary School

Yes. Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 5.9% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Hamilton Elementary School.

Students at Hamilton Elementary School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Hamilton Middle School
High : Hamilton High School


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

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