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
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
60%
18%
White
21%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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.
Recent Articles
Spitting Rhymes for Flashy Grades: The Link Between Hip Hop Curriculum and Improved Learning
Can rap lyrics and hip hop beats help students learn more? Studies and some public schools say yes!
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
D.C. Schools: Controversial Growth of Charter Schools
Charter schools are growing in DC, and we analyze the response to recent numbers that show the student population in D.C. charter schools has outpaced the numbers for traditional public schools throughout the district.
