Serving 858 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hamilton Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 858 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Heights Elementary School's student population of 858 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
858 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamilton Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Heights Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#911 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
94%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Hamilton Heights Elementary School is ranked #911 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hamilton Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Hamilton Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheridan Elementary School, Cherry Tree Elementary School, Fall Creek Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Heights Elementary School?
858 students attend Hamilton Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hamilton Heights Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Heights Elementary School?
Hamilton Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hamilton Heights Elementary School offer ?
Hamilton Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Hamilton Heights Elementary School part of?
Hamilton Heights Elementary School is part of Hamilton Heights School Corp School District.
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