- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Station, IN
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180291000376
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lake Station · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch has class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lake Station, IN.
School address
District: Lake Station Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180291000376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 180291000376 · Lake Station, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 11.8:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs (595 students)
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs
595 students
- Virgil I Baile 235
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
235 students
- This school 200
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
200 students
What this shows Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch compares
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 66% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in Indiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,018
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 35.0%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Station Community Schools reports $13,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virgil I Bailey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Station
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
How many students attend Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch has 200 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Station, IN. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch is 11.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch?
82.0% of students at Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Lake Station, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch rank among public schools in Lake Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lake Station, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake Station Community Schools?
Besides Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch, Lake Station Community Schools also operates Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs (595 students) and Virgil I Bailey Elementary School (235 students). See the Lake Station Community Schools district page for the complete list.