Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alexander Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Asian
(15-16)2%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
26%
Black
(15-16)2%
18%
White
(15-16)84%
45%
Two or more races
(15-16)6%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Alexander Hamilton Elementary School?
269 students attend Alexander Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Alexander Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alexander Hamilton Elementary School?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alexander Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alexander Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is part of Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District.
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