Serving 243 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton Elementary Community Education serves the northwest part of Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.'s student population of 243 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2056 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
96%
15%
White
1%
67%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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 #2056 out of 2,076 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 40% MO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.?
243 students attend Hamilton Elem. Community Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. offer ?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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