Serving 999 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 999 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton El serves the northern part of Cypress, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 2.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 999 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
999 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
School Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
53%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #468 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
Hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sampson Elementary School, Moore Elementary School, Black Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
999 students attend Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Hamilton Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
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