Hamilton Community Elementary School

903 S Wayne St
Hamilton, IN 46742
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hamilton Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hamilton Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Hamilton Community Elementary School's student population of 166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
166 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Hamilton Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Community Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1133 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hamilton Community Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hamilton Community Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hamilton Community Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hamilton Community Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hamilton Community Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hamilton Community Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
White
100%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hamilton Community Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hamilton Community Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Hamilton Community Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hamilton Community Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hamilton Community Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamilton Community Elementary School's ranking?
Hamilton Community Elementary School is ranked #1133 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Community Elementary School?
166 students attend Hamilton Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hamilton Community Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Community Elementary School?
Hamilton Community Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hamilton Community Elementary School offer ?
Hamilton Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hamilton Community Elementary School part of?
Hamilton Community Elementary School is part of Hamilton Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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