Hamilton School

25 Salisbury Avenue
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hamilton School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 5% in RI
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hamilton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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School Overview

Hamilton School's student population of 415 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
415 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Hamilton School ranks within the top 5% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (RI)
#12 out of 288 schools
(Top 5%)
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62%
23%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hamilton School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
69%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hamilton School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
29%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hamilton School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
9%
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White
90%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in RI.
0.19
This chart display the diversity score of Hamilton School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hamilton School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hamilton School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamilton School's ranking?
Hamilton School is ranked #12 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Hamilton School often compared to?
Hamilton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fishing Cove El. School, Forest Park El. School, Stony Lane El. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Hamilton School?
415 students attend Hamilton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hamilton School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton School?
Hamilton School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamilton School offer ?
Hamilton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hamilton School part of?
Hamilton School is part of North Kingstown School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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