Enrollment
200
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Lake Station, Indiana, enrolling 200 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.8:1, Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch is leaner than roughly 89% of Indiana schools and 26% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 82.0% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Indiana schools, with 200 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 73 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lake Station's elementary schools, it stands alongside Virgil I Bailey Elementary School (235 students): Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 12.4:1).
Lake Station Community Schools also operates Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs (595 students) and Virgil I Bailey Elementary School (235 students) alongside Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch compares
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,507
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Station Community Schools, which includes Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch.
$11,507
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 65.8%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~200 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lake Station on the city page.
Is Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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