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Hamilton Elementary School vs. Pine Crest Elementary School

Should you attend Hamilton Elementary School or Pine Crest 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
1501 E 8th St
Sanford, FL 32771
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Pine Crest Elementary School
405 W 27th St
Sanford, FL 32773
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Pine Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 671 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Crest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
660 students
671 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 Pine Crest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hamilton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pine Crest Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
54 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 Pine Crest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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 Seminole School District and the state of Florida, 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 Pine Crest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seminole School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2043 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#2932 out of 3662 schools in FL
(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 Pine Crest Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
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 Seminole School District and Florida 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 Pine Crest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seminole School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(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 Seminole School District and Florida 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 Pine Crest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seminole School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(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 Science with the average percentages observed in the Seminole School District and Florida 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 Pine Crest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Seminole School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hamilton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pine Crest Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
13
25
Kindergarten Students
92
97
Grade 1 Students
118
119
Grade 2 Students
111
112
Grade 3 Students
104
114
Grade 4 Students
114
118
Grade 5 Students
108
86

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
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 Seminole School District and in Florida, 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 Pine Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seminole School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
46%
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 Seminole School District and in Florida, 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 Pine Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seminole School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
39%
32%
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 Seminole School District and in Florida, 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 Black at Pine Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seminole School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
15%
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 Seminole School District and in Florida, 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 Pine Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seminole School District and in Florida, 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
7%
5%
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 Seminole School District and in Florida, 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 Pine Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seminole School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hamilton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seminole School District and Florida, 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 Pine Crest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seminole School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
86%
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 Seminole School District and Florida, 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 Pine Crest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seminole School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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 Seminole School District and Florida, 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 Pine Crest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seminole School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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