Hamilton Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Hamilton Elementary School served 251 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
251 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Hamilton Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
Asian
6%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
60%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
21%
64%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
Diversity Score
0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
251 students attend Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hamilton Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 6% 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 lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Hamilton Elementary School is part of Kentwood Public Schools School District.

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