Hamilton Elementary School
- Hamilton Elementary School serves 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 474 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 474 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hamilton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hamilton Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #763 out of 3,544 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 26% |
| Black | 7% | 17% |
| White | 65% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Audubon Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Audubon Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
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Grades: PK-8 | 581 students
0.5 miles
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Chicago, IL 60618
(773)534-5470 0.5 PK-8 581 - Chicago Blaine Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 876 students
0.5 miles
1420 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773)534-5750 0.5 PK-8 876 - Chicago Burley Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 530 students
0.5 miles
1630 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773)534-5475 0.5 PK-8 530 - Chicago Jahn Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 334 students
0.5 miles
3149 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773)534-5500 0.5 PK-8 334 - Chicago Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 575 students
0.7 miles
3319 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773)534-5550 0.7 K-8 575
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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