Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alexander Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
156 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
99%
32%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted71.2%
23.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
46%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Alexander Hamilton Elementary School?
156 students attend Alexander Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Alexander Hamilton Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alexander Hamilton Elementary School?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alexander Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alexander Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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