Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
13%
9%
White
41%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #1783 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
Hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
174 students attend Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Hamilton Elementary School is part of La Crosse School District.
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