Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton Elementary serves the south part of Minneapolis, MN, encompassing an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1082 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
15%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
25%
12%
White
38%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #1082 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
Hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
391 students attend Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Hamilton Elementary School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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