Serving 811 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton Elementary serves the west part of Fresno, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
811 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7343 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #7343 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
811 students attend Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hamilton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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-8
What school district is Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Hamilton Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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