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Hamilton Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School

Should you attend Hamilton Elementary School or Franklin Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hamilton Elementary School
1822 W 7th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Franklin Elementary School
2505 S Washington St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
355 students
338 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hamilton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Franklin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hamilton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Franklin Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hamilton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Port Angeles School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Port Angeles School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#390 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
#1149 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hamilton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Franklin Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in WA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Port Angeles School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Port Angeles School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Port Angeles School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Port Angeles School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 5% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hamilton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Franklin Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
-
Kindergarten Students
44
57
Grade 1 Students
45
44
Grade 2 Students
64
62
Grade 3 Students
55
41
Grade 4 Students
50
38
Grade 5 Students
47
54
Grade 6 Students
49
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hamilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Port Angeles School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Port Angeles School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hamilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Port Angeles School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Port Angeles School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hamilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Port Angeles School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Port Angeles School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hamilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Port Angeles School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Port Angeles School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
71%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hamilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Port Angeles School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Port Angeles School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hamilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Port Angeles School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Port Angeles School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hamilton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Port Angeles School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Port Angeles School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hamilton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Port Angeles School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Port Angeles School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hamilton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Port Angeles School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Port Angeles School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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