Hamilton Ccsd 328

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Hamilton, Illinois - 2 schools

An equity score of 37/100 ranks Hamilton Ccsd 328 #428 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,735 per pupil, Hamilton Ccsd 328 ranks #799 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

589
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,735
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hamilton Ccsd 328 operates 2 public schools serving 589 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Hancock County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,735 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 85 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 46.6% local, 38.5% state, and 14.9% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 37/100, ranked #428 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 288.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.0% White, 2.0% African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Hamilton Elementary School, enrolling 384 students (67% of the district's total enrollment).

Hamilton Elementary School accounts for 65.2% of all Hamilton Ccsd 328 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Hamilton Ccsd 328 a distant remainder — means Hamilton Ccsd 328-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hamilton Ccsd 328 student-counselor ratio is 289:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Hamilton Ccsd 328 is typically wider than the Hamilton Ccsd 328-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Hamilton Ccsd 328 chronic absenteeism rate is 28.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Hamilton Ccsd 328 is typically wider than the Hamilton Ccsd 328-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.9%
Federal
38.5%
State
46.6%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
428 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Hamilton Ccsd 328.

White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 2.0%
Multiracial 8.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

288.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Hamilton Ccsd 328

School Enrollment
Hamilton Elementary School
384
Hamilton High School
193

How Hamilton Ccsd 328 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Polo Cusd 222 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Winthrop Harbor Sd 1 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Wood River-Hartford Esd 15 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Nashville Ccsd 49 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Nokomis Cusd 22 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Ccsd 328's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hamilton Ccsd 328?

Hamilton Ccsd 328 has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high. Total enrollment is 589 students.

How much does Hamilton Ccsd 328 spend per student?

Hamilton Ccsd 328 spends $11,735 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #428 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Hamilton Ccsd 328?

Hamilton Ccsd 328 students are 88.0% White, 2.0% African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hamilton Ccsd 328?

Hamilton Ccsd 328 has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #428 out of 763 districts in Illinois.