Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joe Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joe Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Joe Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 287 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Joe Hamilton Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
19%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Joe Hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
Joe Hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bess Maxwell Elementary School, Mary Peacock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Joe Hamilton Elementary School?
287 students attend Joe Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Joe Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe Hamilton Elementary School?
Joe Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joe Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Joe Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joe Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Joe Hamilton Elementary School is part of Del Norte County Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
Certificated Staff last Day
June 14, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 4/14/2023
This school and the principal will cushman are hands-on, great at communicating with me, and always helping me find solutions when problems occur, I'm very impressed by the quality of staff and teachers at this school.
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