Hamilton Elementary School
- Hamilton Elementary School serves 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Hamilton Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52%.
Top Placements
Hamilton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 481 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 481 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Hamilton Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hamilton Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #618 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 26% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 68% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hamilton Elementary School is Lake View High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Audubon Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Audubon Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 572 students
0.5 miles
3500 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773)534-5470 0.5 PK-8 572 - Chicago Blaine Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 885 students
0.5 miles
1420 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773)534-5750 0.5 PK-8 885 - Chicago Burley Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 533 students
0.5 miles
1630 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773)534-5475 0.5 PK-8 533 - Chicago Jahn Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 309 students
0.5 miles
3149 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773)534-5500 0.5 PK-8 309 - Chicago Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 567 students
0.7 miles
3319 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773)534-5550 0.7 K-8 567
School Reviews
| 5 This is a small school with tremendous parent involvement. Looking forward to increased fine arts/foreign language opportunities during school hours. - Posted by Parent - mikal |
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