Hamilton Isd

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Hamilton, Texas - 3 schools

An equity score of 70/100 ranks Hamilton Isd #184 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,236 per pupil, Hamilton Isd ranks #347 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

817
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,236
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hamilton Isd operates 3 public schools serving 817 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle 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 Hamilton County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,236 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 33.7% local, 52.2% state, and 14.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 70/100, ranked #184 of 1047 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 252.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.4% White, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Ann Whitney El, with a diversity index of 43.9/100.

Its largest campus is Ann Whitney El, enrolling 382 students (46% of the district's total enrollment).

Ann Whitney El accounts for 46.4% of all Hamilton Isd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Hamilton Isd a distant remainder — means Hamilton Isd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Hamilton Isd student-counselor ratio is 253:1 — 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 Isd is typically wider than the Hamilton Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Hamilton Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 17.6% — 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 Isd is typically wider than the Hamilton Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.2%
Federal
52.2%
State
33.7%
Local

Funding Equity

70
Equity Score
184 / 1047
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Hamilton Isd.

White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 38.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Hamilton Isd's schools, below the Texas average of 44.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Ann Whitney El 43.9
  2. 2 Hamilton J H 37.4
  3. 3 Hamilton H S 35.2

Programs & Resources

252.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Hamilton Isd

School Enrollment
Ann Whitney El
382
Hamilton H S
247
Hamilton J H
194

How Hamilton Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Ballinger Isd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Hawley Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Thrall Isd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Leonard Isd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Alvord Isd Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Isd'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 Isd?

Hamilton Isd has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 817 students.

How much does Hamilton Isd spend per student?

Hamilton Isd spends $15,236 per student. The district has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #184 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Hamilton Isd?

Hamilton Isd students are 74.4% White, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hamilton Isd?

Hamilton Isd has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #184 out of 1047 districts in Texas.