Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1797 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
24%
14%
White
40%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #1797 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
Hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Letort Elementary School, Crestview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
381 students attend Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Hamilton Elementary School is part of Carlisle Area SD School District.
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