Hamilton Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Hamilton Elementary School serves 483 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
483 students

Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1

Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
12%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
57%
56%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
9%
5%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
31%
20%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
69%
0.58

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
483 students attend Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hamilton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 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 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Southern Kern Unified School District.

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