Hamilton CCSD 328 operates 2 public schools serving 589 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 577 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hancock County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,329 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 46.6% local, 38.5% state, and 14.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $66,112 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 43/100, ranked #277 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 288.5:1 student-counselor ratio, 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.
Hamilton Elementary School accounts for 66.6% of all Hamilton CCSD 328 student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Hamilton CCSD 328-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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.
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.
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.
Hamilton CCSD 328 has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 589 students.
How much does Hamilton CCSD 328 spend per student?
Hamilton CCSD 328 spends $16,329 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #277 in Illinois.
What is the average teacher salary in Hamilton CCSD 328?
The average teacher salary in Hamilton CCSD 328 is $66,112 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Hamilton CCSD 328?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hancock County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
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 43/100, ranking #277 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.