Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.'s student population of 256 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2028 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
97%
15%
White
2%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.'s ranking?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. is ranked #2028 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.?
256 students attend Hamilton Elem. Community Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. offer ?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. part of?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. located?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. is located in the Penrose neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Penrose.
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