Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joe 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joe Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 298 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Equipping Students for Success
School Rankings
Joe 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 Joe Hamilton Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#6795 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
14%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Joe Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #6795 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joe Hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
Joe Hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bess Maxwell Elementary School, Mary Peacock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joe Hamilton Elementary School?
298 students attend Joe Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Joe Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joe Hamilton Elementary School?
Joe Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joe Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Joe Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joe Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Joe Hamilton Elementary School is part of Del Norte County Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school and the principal will cushman are hands-on, great at communicating with me, and always helping me find solutions when problems occur, I'm very impressed by the quality of staff and teachers at this school.
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