- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, MI
Hamilton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261740005415
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hamilton, MI.
School address
District: Hamilton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261740005415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hamilton Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 261740005415 · Hamilton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 15.6:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (793 students)
Hamilton Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
793 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
707 students
- This school
Hamilton Elementary School
359 students
- Bentheim Eleme 281
Bentheim Elementary School
281 students
- Blue Star Elem 202
Blue Star Elementary School
202 students
- Hamilton Virtu 172
Hamilton Virtual School
172 students
What this shows Hamilton Elementary School reports 359 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$13,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Hamilton Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton Community Schools reports $13,025 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 High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bentheim Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Star Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Virtual School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Elementary School
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Hamilton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Elementary School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Hamilton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 School rank among schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hamilton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Community Schools?
Besides Hamilton Elementary School, Hamilton Community Schools also operates Hamilton High School (793 students), Hamilton Middle School (707 students), and Bentheim Elementary School (281 students). See the Hamilton Community Schools district page for the complete list.