- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, MO
Hamilton Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291359000579
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Elem. has class sizes smaller than 84% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elem. ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, MO.
School address
District: Hamilton R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291359000579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Hamilton Elem. shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 291359000579 · Hamilton, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 9.6:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Penney High (186 students)
Hamilton Elem. shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hamilton Elem.
270 students
- Penney High
Penney High
186 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle
150 students
What this shows Hamilton Elem. reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Elem. compares
Hamilton Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 16% in Missouri - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,154
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Hamilton Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton R-Ii reports $12,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penney High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Elem.
How many students attend Hamilton Elem.?
Hamilton Elem. has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elem. is 9.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 39% 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 Hamilton Elem.?
35.3% of students at Hamilton Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Elem. is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Hamilton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Elem.?
Hamilton Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
How does Hamilton Elem. rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elem. ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hamilton R-Ii?
Besides Hamilton Elem., Hamilton R-Ii also operates Penney High (186 students) and Hamilton Middle (150 students). See the Hamilton R-Ii district page for the complete list.