- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamilton City, CA
Hamilton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060133902076
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hamilton City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hamilton City, CA.
School address
District: Hamilton Unified · California
NCES ID 060133902076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hamilton Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 060133902076 · Hamilton City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 24.6:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High (306 students)
Hamilton Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hamilton Elementary
393 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
306 students
- Ella Barkley H 9
Ella Barkley High
9 students
What this shows Hamilton Elementary reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Elementary compares
Hamilton Elementary 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$15,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
White 2.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Hamilton Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton Unified reports $15,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ella Barkley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Elementary
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary?
Hamilton Elementary has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamilton City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Elementary?
79.0% of students at Hamilton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Hamilton City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Elementary?
Hamilton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Hamilton Elementary rank among public schools in Hamilton City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hamilton City, CA. 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 Unified?
Besides Hamilton Elementary, Hamilton Unified also operates Hamilton High (306 students) and Ella Barkley High (9 students). See the Hamilton Unified district page for the complete list.