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Hamilton Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 375 students in Hamilton Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Hamilton Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,915 Schools
# Students
375 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamilton Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Graduation Rate
85%
88.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.3%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
95%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,115 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,003 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$17,079 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,951 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,115
$16,486
Spending / Student
$19,003
$16,362
Best Hamilton Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Community Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
903 S Wayne St
Hamilton, IN 46742
(260) 488-2161
Hamilton, IN 46742
(260) 488-2161
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Community High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
903 S Wayne St
Hamilton, IN 46742
(260) 488-2161
Hamilton, IN 46742
(260) 488-2161
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Community Schools?
Hamilton Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 375 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Community Schools?
Hamilton Community Schools is ranked #223 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Community Schools?
95% of Hamilton Community Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Community Schools?
Hamilton Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Hamilton Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,003 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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