Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hamilton Avenue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Avenue School's student population of 299 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Hamilton Avenue School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Avenue School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#482 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
56%
32%
Black
4%
12%
White
31%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Avenue School's ranking?
Hamilton Avenue School is ranked #482 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Hamilton Avenue School often compared to?
Hamilton Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Lebanon School, Glenville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Avenue School?
299 students attend Hamilton Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hamilton Avenue School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton Avenue School?
Hamilton Avenue School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hamilton Avenue School offer ?
Hamilton Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hamilton Avenue School part of?
Hamilton Avenue School is part of Greenwich School District.
School Calendar
View the Hamilton Avenue School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School for All Teachers
August 24, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of School for All Students
August 28, 2026 (Friday)
Labor Day - Schools Closed
September 07, 2026 (Monday)
Rosh Hashanah - Schools Open
September 11, 2026 (Friday)
Yom Kippur - Schools Closed
September 21, 2026 (Monday)
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