- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anza, CA
Hamilton
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061692011020
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 450
- students enrolled
Hamilton has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hemet Unified · California
NCES ID 061692011020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Hamilton held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 061692011020 · Anza, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 18.8:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemet High (2,414 students)
Hamilton held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hamilton in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hemet High
Hemet High
2,414 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High
1,857 students
- Tahquitz High
Tahquitz High
1,761 students
- Diamond Valley
Diamond Valley Middle
1,123 students
- Dartmouth Midd
Dartmouth Middle
1,113 students
- This school 450
Hamilton
450 students
What this shows Hamilton reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton compares
Hamilton held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.9%
White 33.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Hamilton is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Hemet Unified reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tahquitz High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diamond Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Nationwide other 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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton
How many students attend Hamilton?
Hamilton has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anza, CA. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher 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 Hamilton?
67.3% of students at Hamilton are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton is Hispanic or Latino at 49.9% of enrollment, in Anza, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton?
Hamilton has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Hemet Unified?
Besides Hamilton, Hemet Unified also operates Hemet High (2,414 students), West Valley High (1,857 students), and Tahquitz High (1,761 students). See the Hemet Unified district page for the complete list.