Hamilton Elementary

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Hamilton Elementary ranks 494 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hamilton Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hamilton, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 289 students. The school is part of the Hamilton R-II School District, which is ranked 165 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiating factor for Hamilton Elementary is its inconsistent student performance on state assessments (MAP tests), with some grades and subjects performing above the state average, while others are significantly below. For example, in 2023-2024, 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency was 67.6%, well above the state average of 41.6%, but 5th-grade Math proficiency was only 24.2%, compared to the state average of 38.4%. Additionally, Hamilton Elementary has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, ranging from 10.4% to 15.2% in recent years, while the state average is around 11-12%.

Another notable factor is the relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Hamilton Elementary, with 47.97% to 50.52% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. This is a higher rate compared to the state average and some of the nearby schools, such as Parkview Elementary and Cameron Intermediate School. Despite this, Hamilton Elementary has higher spending per student, ranging from $9,336 to $12,956 in recent years, which is generally higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7650 NW Harley Road
Hamilton, MO 64644-0130

(816) 583-4811

District: Hamilton R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
494^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,343

Students who attend Hamilton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hamilton Middle
High:	Penney High

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 274

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hamilton Elementary ranks worse than 54.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.27. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary is 9.4. (See more...)

Compare Hamilton Elementary employs 28.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton Elementary is $11,343.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hamilton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Elementary 494^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Hamilton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Hamilton R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton R-II 165^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hamilton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hamilton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	47.07	606^th	1074	43.6%
2007	47.42	617^th	1080	42.9%
2008	46.42	639^th	1084	41.1%
2009	39.49	732^nd	1053	30.5%
2010	56.53	455^th	1066	57.3%
2011	62.65	405^th	1088	62.8%
2012	57.25	491^st	1085	54.7%
2013	49.31	614^th	1108	44.6%
2014	47.53	617^th	1089	43.3%
2015	36.14	755^th	1058	28.6%
2016	34.01	626^th	865	27.6%
2017	46.20	588^th	1032	43.0%
2018	46.90	558^th	1045	46.6%
2019	46.91	560^th	1052	46.8%
2021	69.05	254^th	901	71.8%
2022	47.09	486^th	908	46.5%
2023	75.81	177^th	898	80.3%
2024	46.27	494^th	906	45.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hamilton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	45.73	499^th	887	43.7%
2019	60.86	285^th	907	68.6%
2021	54.70	204^th	574	64.5%
2022	55.26	186^th	532	65.0%

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Rank History for White students at Hamilton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	36.48	576^th	898	35.9%
2019	37.64	592^nd	917	35.4%
2021	57.66	282^nd	691	59.2%
2022	34.25	476^th	675	29.5%
2023	66.94	203^rd	673	69.8%
2024	32.31	468^th	668	29.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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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
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	348	348
1992	258	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
1993	257	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
1994	267	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
1995	268	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	272
1996	268	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	272
1997	260	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	261
1998	261	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
1999	278	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2000	274	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2001	239	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
2002	242	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
2003	242	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
2004	245	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2005	248	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2006	258	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2007	244	7	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2008	243	6	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	254
2009	236	6	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	250
2010	284	10	5	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	307
2011	279	7	4	4	1	0	0	0	295
2012	256	6	4	9	1	0	3	0	279
2013	271	4	1	6	1	0	1	0	284
2014	261	1	0	4	1	0	4	0	271
2015	272	1	0	3	1	0	5	0	282
2016	285	1	0	3	1	0	7	0	297
2017	272	0	0	4	1	0	3	0	280
2018	284	0	0	6	1	0	3	0	294
2019	286	0	0	4	4	0	9	0	303
2020	305	1	0	9	2	2	9	0	328
2021	262	1	0	10	2	2	7	0	284
2022	276	0	0	12	1	0	7	0	296
2023	269	0	1	12	1	0	6	0	289
2024	256	0	0	9	0	0	9	0	274

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
1991	348	22.5	15.4	n/a
1992	261	18.0	14.5	91.2
1993	260	18.1	14.4	95
1994	271	17.3	15.7	94.8
1995	272	18.4	14.8	85.3
1996	272	18.4	14.8	85.3
1997	261	18.3	14.3	36.8
1998	261	18.7	14.0	32.2
1999	281	20.9	13.4	47
2000	277	22.9	12.1	42.6
2001	241	23.2	10.4	46.1
2002	243	22.8	10.7	47.3
2003	243	22.8	10.7	47.3
2004	249	21.8	11.4	48.6
2005	253	22.8	11.1	46.2
2006	263	23.0	11.4	46.8
2007	253	21.9	11.6	47
2008	254	23.0	11.0	47.6
2009	250	22.9	10.9	43.6
2010	307	26.6	11.5	41
2011	295	26.8	10.9	52.9
2012	279	24.4	11.4	56.3
2013	284	24.4	11.5	54.2
2014	271	24.6	10.9	55.7
2015	282	21.0	13.4	59.2
2016	297	28.0	10.6	54.9
2017	280	27.1	10.3	50
2018	294	26.1	11.2	50.3
2019	303	20.8	14.5	53.5
2020	328	24.8	13.2	54
2021	284	27.8	10.2	48.9
2022	296	28.2	10.4	48
2023	289	28.1	10.2	50.5
2024	274	28.9	9.4	55.5

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
1991	348	22.5	15.4	n/a
1992	261	18.0	14.5	91.2
1993	260	18.1	14.4	95
1994	271	17.3	15.7	94.8
1995	272	18.4	14.8	85.3
1996	272	18.4	14.8	85.3
1997	261	18.3	14.3	36.8
1998	261	18.7	14.0	32.2
1999	281	20.9	13.4	47
2000	277	22.9	12.1	42.6
2001	241	23.2	10.4	46.1
2002	243	22.8	10.7	47.3
2003	243	22.8	10.7	47.3
2004	249	21.8	11.4	48.6
2005	253	22.8	11.1	46.2
2006	263	23.0	11.4	46.8
2007	253	21.9	11.6	47
2008	254	23.0	11.0	47.6
2009	250	22.9	10.9	43.6
2010	307	26.6	11.5	41
2011	295	26.8	10.9	52.9
2012	279	24.4	11.4	56.3
2013	284	24.4	11.5	54.2
2014	271	24.6	10.9	55.7
2015	282	21.0	13.4	59.2
2016	297	28.0	10.6	54.9
2017	280	27.1	10.3	50
2018	294	26.1	11.2	50.3
2019	303	20.8	14.5	53.5
2020	328	24.8	13.2	54
2021	284	27.8	10.2	48.9
2022	296	28.2	10.4	48
2023	289	28.1	10.2	50.5
2024	274	28.9	9.4	55.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hamilton Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$449 (4.8%)	$8,887 (95.2%)	$9,336
2020	$898 (9.6%)	$8,460 (90.4%)	$9,358
2021	$385 (3.0%)	$12,571 (97.0%)	$12,956
2022	$393 (3.5%)	$10,950 (96.5%)	$11,343

Data source: Missouri 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 560^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 177^th of 898 Elementary schools	33.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Elementary)	63.1	50	13.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hamilton R-II)	63.1	50	13.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Elementary)	34.8	77.4	42.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton R-II)	34.8	77.4	42.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Elementary)	51	52.9	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton R-II)	51	52.9	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Elementary)	55.3	55.5	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton R-II)	55.3	55.5	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Hamilton Elementary)	36.2	44.4	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Hamilton R-II)	36.2	44.4	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Elementary)	31.9	27.3	4.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton R-II)	31.9	27.3	4.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	303	289	4.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	4	12	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	286	269	5.9%
Two or More Races	9	6	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.5%	50.5%	2.9%

Schools Near Hamilton Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hamilton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7650 NW Harley Road	Hamilton	64644	Caldwell County	Hamilton R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 583-4811	274	29	9.4	55.5%	256 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	46.3	494^th of 906 public elementary schools	45.5%		75.8	177^th of 898 public elementary schools	80.3%	317			24.2	31.0	67.6		39.6	$11,343	$393	$10,950
New York Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	6061 NE State Rte U	Hamilton	64644	Caldwell County	New York R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 583-2563	24	5	4.7	37.5%	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$19,282	$434	$18,848
Kingston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	139 E Lincoln	Kingston	64650	Caldwell County	Kingston 42	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 586-3111	32	6	5.3	53.1%	27 (84.4%)	1 (3.1%)	4 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$15,538	$2,222	$13,316
Breckenridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 W Colfax St	Breckenridge	64625	Caldwell County	Breckenridge R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 644-5715	32	5	6.9	84.4%	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$18,576	$722	$17,854
Covel D. Searcy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	502 S Olive	Gallatin	64640	Daviess County	Gallatin R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 663-2173	221	22	9.8	49.3%	212 (95.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)								(n/a)	39.5	31.2						$12,026	$1,930	$10,096
Winston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	200 W Third	Winston	64689	Daviess County	Winston R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 339-6462	55	10	5.5	34.5%	53 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)								(n/a)								$19,298	$1,399	$17,898
Mirabile Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	2954 SW State Rte D	Polo	64671	Caldwell County	Mirabile C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 586-4129	35	6	5.9	31.4%	31 (88.6%)	3 (8.6%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$15,967	$506	$15,460
Cameron Intermediate School	Public	3-5	915 S. Park	Cameron	64429	Clinton County	Cameron R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 882-1046	356	26	13.4	45.2%	327 (91.9%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	54.4	404^th of 906 public elementary schools	55.4%		56.7	391^st of 898 public elementary schools	56.5%	13	38.6	47.0	39.3	38.4	43.5	51.1	36.5	$10,663	$1,009	$9,654
Parkview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	602 S Harris	Cameron	64429	Clinton County	Cameron R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 882-1051	481	33	14.5	48.2%	438 (91.1%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.8%)								(n/a)								$11,396	$734	$10,662
Cowgill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	341 E 6th St	Cowgill	64637	Caldwell County	Cowgill R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 255-4415	39	7	5.5	46.2%	38 (97.4%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$14,532	$1,861	$12,671

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton Elementary

Is Hamilton Elementary a good school?

Hamilton Elementary ranks 494^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hamilton Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended Hamilton Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Hamilton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hamilton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hamilton Middle
High : Penney High

What district is Hamilton Elementary in?

Hamilton R-II

What is the racial makeup of Hamilton Elementary?

Students at Hamilton Elementary are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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