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Hamilton Elementary

Summary:

Hamilton Elementary is a public elementary school located in Port Angeles, Washington, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 368. The school is part of the Port Angeles School District, which is ranked 81 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hamilton Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20-25% of Washington elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, Hamilton Elementary's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 60.5%, compared to 53.94% for the district and 52.63% for the state. In the same year, the school's Math proficiency rate was 51.74%, compared to 42.72% for the district and 41.68% for the state. Hamilton Elementary's special education students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 15-20% of Washington elementary schools in these subgroups.

When compared to other elementary schools in the area, Hamilton Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the Port Angeles School District. However, some nearby schools, such as Helen Haller Elementary in the Sequim School District, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates that are comparable or even higher than Hamilton Elementary in certain subject areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1822 W 7th St
       Port Angeles, WA  98363-5206

(360) 452-6818

District: Port Angeles School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
336th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,844 Help


Students who attend Hamilton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stevens Middle School
High:    Port Angeles High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.6%
Two or more races:
11.4%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63% Help


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Compare Details Hamilton Elementary ranks better than 71.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Port Angeles School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), two or more races (11.4%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63% 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 is 16.8, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Port Angeles School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton Elementary is $15,844, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Port Angeles School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hamilton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Elementary 336th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Hamilton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Port Angeles School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Angeles School District 81st of 247 Washington 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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.70 227th 1026 77.9%
2005 60.89 399th 1031 61.3%
2006 62.57 385th 1051 63.4%
2007 63.03 396th 1069 63.0%
2008 65.67 350th 1067 67.2%
2009 65.08 363rd 1072 66.1%
2010 61.52 395th 1088 63.7%
2011 66.58 346th 1092 68.3%
2012 72.57 264th 1097 75.9%
2013 69.19 316th 1106 71.4%
2015 83.00 150th 1067 85.9%
2016 80.29 187th 1053 82.2%
2017 74.80 255th 1056 75.9%
2018 84.61 140th 1054 86.7%
2019 86.46 130th 1130 88.5%
2021 73.20 274th 1107 75.2%
2022 81.55 207th 1169 82.3%
2023 80.44 218th 1169 81.4%
2024 68.23 336th 1168 71.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.36 180th 566 68.2%
2022 76.21 64th 478 86.6%
2023 76.46 43rd 308 86.0%
2024 69.92 66th 339 80.5%
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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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.70 22nd 835 97.4%
2019 94.34 13th 979 98.7%
2021 93.54 21st 854 97.5%
2022 94.38 17th 1019 98.3%
2023 90.79 23rd 1013 97.7%
2024 85.37 66th 1024 93.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.76 114th 1004 88.6%
2019 86.91 110th 1068 89.7%
2021 72.69 238th 1008 76.4%
2022 79.68 203rd 1100 81.5%
2023 82.24 168th 1094 84.6%
2024 65.40 341st 1093 68.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.10 206th 999 79.4%
2019 81.71 175th 1075 83.7%
2021 71.69 270th 1025 73.7%
2022 82.02 185th 1113 83.4%
2023 74.97 247th 1099 77.5%
2024 69.73 312th 1099 71.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hamilton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.90 214th 833 74.3%
2019 83.25 134th 1027 87.0%
2021 61.59 334th 943 64.6%
2022 73.57 258th 1031 75.0%
2023 78.20 209th 1011 79.3%
2024 59.95 390th 1009 61.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, September 12, 2016

Open Quote I am happy to have been able to have all 3 of my children attend this great school as well as myself many moons ago. :) The teachers and principal go above and beyond and my kids have always received nothing but the best there! Close Quote



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
1988 500 1 10 5 27 n/a n/a 0 543
1989 530 2 6 8 26 n/a n/a 0 572
1990 555 2 8 6 18 n/a n/a 0 589
1991 571 1 7 4 23 n/a n/a 0 606
1992 579 3 8 5 23 n/a n/a 0 618
1993 593 2 8 4 24 n/a n/a 0 631
1994 553 4 8 4 22 n/a n/a 0 591
1995 561 6 7 3 19 n/a n/a 0 596
1996 561 6 7 3 19 n/a n/a 0 596
1997 425 5 6 3 15 n/a n/a 0 454
1998 414 4 8 6 15 n/a n/a 0 447
1999 367 4 7 4 17 n/a n/a 0 399
2000 385 4 5 2 21 n/a n/a 0 417
2001 317 3 6 8 27 n/a n/a 0 361
2002 331 7 8 15 29 n/a n/a 0 390
2003 331 7 8 15 29 n/a n/a 0 390
2004 336 7 8 12 22 n/a n/a 0 385
2005 359 3 7 16 18 n/a n/a 2 405
2006 365 3 9 19 21 n/a n/a 2 419
2007 368 5 9 15 24 n/a n/a 8 429
2008 307 5 13 14 26 n/a n/a 9 374
2009 300 8 12 18 15 n/a n/a 14 367
2010 296 6 8 22 20 n/a n/a 13 365
2011 266 3 1 30 13 0 29 0 342
2012 262 2 5 28 5 0 29 0 331
2013 241 0 3 36 7 0 34 0 321
2014 241 0 5 29 7 0 39 0 321
2015 243 1 5 39 12 1 41 0 342
2016 246 4 7 43 11 1 46 0 358
2017 282 3 7 40 12 0 43 0 387
2018 293 1 6 39 10 0 37 0 386
2019 306 1 6 42 18 0 41 0 414
2020 292 0 6 40 23 2 42 0 405
2021 216 0 4 30 15 2 30 0 297
2022 269 0 4 38 15 0 36 0 362
2023 271 1 4 33 17 0 42 0 368

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
1988 543 23.0 23.6 0
1989 572 25.0 22.8 n/a
1990 589 27.8 21.1 0
1991 606 29.8 20.3 n/a
1992 618 29.3 21.0 n/a
1993 631 29.6 21.3 n/a
1994 591 29.2 20.2 n/a
1995 596 29.8 20.0 n/a
1996 596 29.8 20.0 n/a
1997 454 22.8 19.9 n/a
1998 447 21.9 20.4 n/a
1999 399 20.1 19.9 n/a
2000 417 20.8 20.0 n/a
2001 361 19.3 18.7 n/a
2002 390 18.2 21.4 61
2003 390 18.2 21.4 61
2004 385 20.0 19.3 49.9
2005 405 20.5 19.8 56.3
2006 419 23.2 18.1 50.8
2007 429 20.6 20.8 50.6
2008 374 19.5 19.2 52.6
2009 367 19.5 18.8 49
2010 365 19.6 18.5 62.8
2011 342 18.5 18.4 55.3
2012 331 17.4 18.9 61.9
2013 321 15.4 20.7 62.3
2014 321 n/a n/a 56.7
2015 342 23.0 14.8 55.3
2016 358 21.0 17.0 54.2
2017 387 21.3 18.1 56.1
2018 386 23.6 16.3 52.3
2019 414 23.6 17.5 53.4
2020 405 22.6 17.8 51.1
2021 297 19.2 15.3 49.2
2022 362 21.7 16.6 52.5
2023 368 21.8 16.8 63

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
1988 543 23.0 23.6 0
1989 572 25.0 22.8 n/a
1990 589 27.8 21.1 0
1991 606 29.8 20.3 n/a
1992 618 29.3 21.0 n/a
1993 631 29.6 21.3 n/a
1994 591 29.2 20.2 n/a
1995 596 29.8 20.0 n/a
1996 596 29.8 20.0 n/a
1997 454 22.8 19.9 n/a
1998 447 21.9 20.4 n/a
1999 399 20.1 19.9 n/a
2000 417 20.8 20.0 n/a
2001 361 19.3 18.7 n/a
2002 390 18.2 21.4 61
2003 390 18.2 21.4 61
2004 385 20.0 19.3 49.9
2005 405 20.5 19.8 56.3
2006 419 23.2 18.1 50.8
2007 429 20.6 20.8 50.6
2008 374 19.5 19.2 52.6
2009 367 19.5 18.8 49
2010 365 19.6 18.5 62.8
2011 342 18.5 18.4 55.3
2012 331 17.4 18.9 61.9
2013 321 15.4 20.7 62.3
2014 321 n/a n/a 56.7
2015 342 23.0 14.8 55.3
2016 358 21.0 17.0 54.2
2017 387 21.3 18.1 56.1
2018 386 23.6 16.3 52.3
2019 414 23.6 17.5 53.4
2020 405 22.6 17.8 51.1
2021 297 19.2 15.3 49.2
2022 362 21.7 16.6 52.5
2023 368 21.8 16.8 63

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201659.2%0.0%1.4%0.0%66.2%70.4%76.1%69.0%70.4%70.4%
201785.7%4.3%0.0%0.0%4.3%85.7%85.7%87.1%85.7%85.7%85.7%
201882.8%0.0%1.6%1.6%6.3%84.4%85.9%96.9%85.9%89.1%85.9%
201979.1%0.0%7.5%1.5%3.0%85.1%80.6%92.5%83.6%85.1%80.6%
202193.1%3.5%1.7%0.0%1.7%93.1%93.1%94.8%94.8%93.1%96.6%96.6%96.6%93.1%
202295.1%1.6%0.0%0.0%3.3%95.1%95.1%96.7%95.1%95.1%98.4%98.4%98.4%95.1%
202389.4%4.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%91.5%91.5%95.7%93.6%91.5%91.5%91.5%91.5%91.5%
202489.1%6.5%0.0%2.2%2.2%89.1%89.1%91.3%91.3%89.1%91.3%91.3%91.3%89.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Hamilton Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201880.0%2.2%4.4%0.0%0.0%97.8%82.2%95.6%97.8%97.8%82.2%
201975.0%0.0%19.6%0.0%1.8%96.4%76.8%94.6%98.2%98.2%78.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Hamilton Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201987.2%0.0%5.6%4.4%95.4%93.2%95.6%95.4%95.6%94.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hamilton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,028 (8.2%) $11,556 (91.8%) $12,584
2020 $365 (4.2%) $8,244 (95.8%) $8,609
2021 $1,299 (7.5%) $15,960 (92.5%) $17,259
2022 $2,994 (18.9%) $12,850 (81.1%) $15,844

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamilton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 130th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 218th of 1169 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Elementary)70.969.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Port Angeles School District)64.552.1
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Hamilton Elementary)74.681
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Port Angeles School District)65.257.2
 8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Elementary)76.751.1
 25.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Port Angeles School District)62.143.1
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Hamilton Elementary)72.959.1
 13.8%
   4th Grade Math (Port Angeles School District)62.748.5
 14.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Elementary)88.277.1
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Port Angeles School District)64.553.9
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Hamilton Elementary)7666.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Math (Port Angeles School District)5539.2
 15.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Hamilton Elementary)88.266.7
 21.6%
   5th Grade Science (Port Angeles School District)61.453.8
 7.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Elementary)74.564
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Port Angeles School District)61.555.6
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Hamilton Elementary)5650
 6%
   6th Grade Math (Port Angeles School District)5148.6
 2.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hamilton Elementary)77.465.4
 12%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Port Angeles School District)65.555.4
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Hamilton Elementary)70.163.6
 6.5%
   All Grades Math (Port Angeles School District)55.244.3
 10.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Hamilton Elementary)88.266.7
 21.6%
   All Grades Science (Port Angeles School District)64.754.7
 10.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students414368
 11.1%
African American11
American Indian1817
 5.6%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic4233
 21.4%
Pacific Islander00
White306271
 11.4%
Two or More Races4142
 2.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.4%63%
 9.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton Elementary

Students who attend Hamilton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stevens Middle School
High : Port Angeles High School

Students at Hamilton Elementary are 74% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 368 students attended Hamilton Elementary.

Hamilton Elementary ranks 336th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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