Jefferson Elementary School vs. Hamilton Elementary School
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary School or Hamilton Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Overview
Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 362 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
264 students
362 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#826 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#236 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
2
-
Kindergarten Students
52
62
Grade 1 Students
31
65
Grade 2 Students
34
41
Grade 3 Students
21
43
Grade 4 Students
44
47
Grade 5 Students
41
53
Grade 6 Students
39
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
4%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
11%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
69%
74%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%