Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
North Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Hamilton Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#218 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
2%
21%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
North Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #218 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are North Hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
North Hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soddy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend North Hamilton Elementary School?
385 students attend North Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of North Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Hamilton Elementary School?
North Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
North Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Hamilton Elementary School part of?
North Hamilton Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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