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Hamilton Elementary School

Summary:

Hamilton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Carlisle Area School District. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, it faces unique challenges in supporting the academic success of its diverse student body.

Hamilton Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (70.52%) compared to nearby schools like Mooreland Elementary (52.45%) and Crestview Elementary (61.67%). This suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance, as seen in its PSSA test scores, which lag behind the district and state averages. Despite its diversity, Hamilton Elementary School consistently ranks in the lower half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a ranking of 988 out of 1,534 in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Hamilton Elementary School's performance has been consistently low, the school has shown some improvement over the years, suggesting that there may be opportunities for further progress with targeted interventions and support. The nearby schools, such as Mooreland Elementary and Crestview Elementary, have higher rankings and better academic performance, which could provide valuable insights for Hamilton Elementary School to learn from and improve its own practices.


Detail:

Public K-5

 735 Clay St
       Carlisle, PA  17013-2239

(717) 240-6800

District: Carlisle Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
988th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,647 Help


Students who attend Hamilton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wilson Middle School
High:    Carlisle Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.6%
African American:
22.5%
Hispanic:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hamilton Elementary School ranks worse than 64.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Carlisle Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hamilton Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.6%), African American (22.5%), Hispanic (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Carlisle Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School is 11.7, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Carlisle Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton Elementary School is $16,647, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Carlisle Area School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hamilton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Elementary School 988th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Hamilton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:
White students:


Carlisle Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlisle Area School District 361st of 606 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 34.55 942nd 1302 27.6%
2004 46.89 832nd 1308 36.4%
2005 37.47 969th 1299 25.4%
2006 35.11 1208th 1545 21.8%
2007 32.44 1228th 1555 21.0%
2008 35.55 1210th 1551 22.0%
2009 51.04 956th 1549 38.3%
2010 60.41 772nd 1579 51.1%
2011 44.11 1136th 1597 28.9%
2012 46.34 1104th 1599 31.0%
2013 36.65 1147th 1519 24.5%
2014 42.20 1039th 1467 29.2%
2015 31.22 1097th 1474 25.6%
2016 28.06 1193rd 1554 23.2%
2017 31.03 1155th 1547 25.3%
2018 25.81 1194th 1530 22.0%
2019 22.23 1230th 1544 20.3%
2021 30.14 1068th 1433 25.5%
2022 43.98 981st 1534 36.0%
2023 41.99 988th 1534 35.6%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.72 797th 1414 43.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Hamilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.69 87th 437 80.1%
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Rank History for White students at Hamilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.68 808th 1236 34.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Open Quote i used to go here as a small child and i have many fond memories of the place and my teachers Close Quote



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 358 52 16 6 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1989 334 43 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1990 369 56 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1991 353 62 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1992 369 68 14 4 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1993 346 68 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1994 311 61 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1995 273 86 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1996 273 86 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1997 300 94 12 5 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1998 243 85 12 7 1 n/a n/a 0 348
1999 235 93 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2000 244 75 4 22 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2001 237 69 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2002 247 39 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 247 39 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 201 48 6 19 7 n/a n/a 0 281
2005 211 44 6 18 6 n/a n/a 0 285
2006 199 45 4 22 5 n/a n/a 0 275
2007 210 75 3 27 4 n/a n/a 0 319
2008 217 84 2 17 2 n/a n/a 0 322
2009 182 87 3 24 1 n/a n/a 11 308
2010 212 84 0 23 1 n/a n/a 22 342
2011 213 83 2 26 1 0 43 0 368
2012 207 78 4 39 1 0 46 0 375
2013 185 74 4 66 2 0 46 0 377
2014 162 70 5 62 1 0 47 0 347
2015 167 67 3 57 0 1 59 0 354
2016 171 76 10 57 0 0 72 0 386
2017 166 73 7 57 0 0 71 0 374
2018 167 105 7 58 0 0 77 0 414
2019 169 95 8 56 0 0 71 0 399
2020 176 104 13 55 0 0 69 0 417
2021 148 101 9 55 0 0 67 0 380
2022 153 91 13 59 0 1 64 0 381
2023 151 78 16 52 0 0 49 0 346

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 432 22.7 19.0 n/a
1989 392 21.9 17.8 n/a
1990 438 22.5 19.4 0
1991 432 26.2 16.4 n/a
1992 456 26.5 17.2 n/a
1993 426 22.0 19.4 n/a
1994 382 23.0 16.6 n/a
1995 379 24.0 15.8 n/a
1996 379 24.0 15.8 n/a
1997 412 22.0 18.7 n/a
1998 348 22.5 15.5 n/a
1999 344 27.5 12.5 n/a
2000 345 25.5 13.5 37.4
2001 322 26.5 12.2 39.1
2002 311 22.2 14.0 42.8
2003 311 22.2 14.0 42.8
2004 281 21.7 12.9 47.7
2005 285 18.7 15.2 46.7
2006 275 15.9 17.3 48.4
2007 319 18.0 17.7 51.1
2008 322 20.9 15.4 50.9
2009 308 21.9 14.1 61.6
2010 342 24.2 14.1 60
2011 368 24.7 14.8 60.9
2012 375 22.7 16.4 58.1
2013 377 24.0 15.6 61.8
2014 347 24.4 14.1 65.4
2015 354 23.0 15.3 66.1
2016 386 24.0 16.0 69.2
2017 374 23.6 15.8 65
2018 414 27.3 15.1 64.3
2019 399 30.2 13.1 74.4
2020 417 29.2 14.2 76.7
2021 380 29.4 12.8 76.8
2022 381 29.5 12.9 68.2
2023 346 29.4 11.7 70.5

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 432 22.7 19.0 n/a
1989 392 21.9 17.8 n/a
1990 438 22.5 19.4 0
1991 432 26.2 16.4 n/a
1992 456 26.5 17.2 n/a
1993 426 22.0 19.4 n/a
1994 382 23.0 16.6 n/a
1995 379 24.0 15.8 n/a
1996 379 24.0 15.8 n/a
1997 412 22.0 18.7 n/a
1998 348 22.5 15.5 n/a
1999 344 27.5 12.5 n/a
2000 345 25.5 13.5 37.4
2001 322 26.5 12.2 39.1
2002 311 22.2 14.0 42.8
2003 311 22.2 14.0 42.8
2004 281 21.7 12.9 47.7
2005 285 18.7 15.2 46.7
2006 275 15.9 17.3 48.4
2007 319 18.0 17.7 51.1
2008 322 20.9 15.4 50.9
2009 308 21.9 14.1 61.6
2010 342 24.2 14.1 60
2011 368 24.7 14.8 60.9
2012 375 22.7 16.4 58.1
2013 377 24.0 15.6 61.8
2014 347 24.4 14.1 65.4
2015 354 23.0 15.3 66.1
2016 386 24.0 16.0 69.2
2017 374 23.6 15.8 65
2018 414 27.3 15.1 64.3
2019 399 30.2 13.1 74.4
2020 417 29.2 14.2 76.7
2021 380 29.4 12.8 76.8
2022 381 29.5 12.9 68.2
2023 346 29.4 11.7 70.5

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.
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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 $1,347 (8.9%) $13,750 (91.1%) $15,098
2020 $1,226 (8.3%) $13,533 (91.7%) $14,760
2021 $2,037 (11.6%) $15,494 (88.4%) $17,531
2022 $1,758 (10.6%) $14,889 (89.4%) $16,647

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 1230th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 988th of 1534 Elementary schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hamilton Elementary School)31.841.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Elementary School)43.554.4
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Hamilton Elementary School)29.642.3
 12.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Hamilton Elementary School)55.559.6
 4.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Elementary School)42.657.7
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Hamilton Elementary School)35.826.1
 9.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Elementary School)43.147.8
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Hamilton Elementary School)32.637.2
 4.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Hamilton Elementary School)55.559.6
 4.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hamilton Elementary School)43.153.5
 10.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students399346
 13.3%
African American9578
 17.9%
American Indian00
Asian816
 100%
Hispanic5652
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White169151
 10.7%
Two or More Races7149
 31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.4%70.5%
 3.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended Hamilton Elementary School.

Hamilton Elementary School ranks 988th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Hamilton Elementary School are 44% White, 23% African American, 15% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

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

Middle : Wilson Middle School
High : Carlisle Area High School


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