G.w. Hamilton Elementary School serves 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
90%
41%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend G.w. Hamilton Elementary School?
173 students attend G.w. Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of G.w. Hamilton Elementary School students are Black, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G.w. Hamilton Elementary School?
G.w. Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does G.w. Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
G.w. Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is G.w. Hamilton Elementary School part of?
G.w. Hamilton Elementary School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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