- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, AL
Hamilton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010231001552
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, AL.
School address
District: Marion County · Alabama
NCES ID 010231001552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Hamilton Elementary School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 010231001552 · Hamilton, AL Other · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 16.8:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Middle School (463 students)
Hamilton Elementary School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hamilton Elementary School
638 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
463 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
449 students
- Guin Elementar
Guin Elementary School
308 students
- Hackleburg Hig
Hackleburg High School
265 students
- Brilliant Scho
Brilliant School
258 students
What this shows Hamilton Elementary School reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Elementary School compares
Hamilton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Alabama - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$12,288
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 5.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Hamilton Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion County reports $12,288 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hackleburg High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brilliant School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Hamilton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Elementary School
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has 638 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% 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 Elementary School?
62.1% of students at Hamilton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Elementary School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Hamilton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marion County?
Besides Hamilton Elementary School, Marion County also operates Hamilton Middle School (463 students), Hamilton High School (449 students), and Guin Elementary School (308 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.