- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Troy, MI
Hamilton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263426006965
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 7.3%
- 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 #1 of 8 elementary schools in Troy, MI.
School address
District: Troy School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263426006965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Hamilton Elementary School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 263426006965 · Troy, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 17:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High School (2,032 students)
Hamilton Elementary School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.4 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
- Troy High Scho
Troy High School
2,032 students
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
1,468 students
- Larson Middle
Larson Middle School
865 students
- Boulan Park Mi
Boulan Park Middle School
839 students
- Baker Middle S 629
Baker Middle School
629 students
- This school 460
Hamilton Elementary School
460 students
What this shows Hamilton Elementary School reports 460 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 87% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,761
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.8%
Asian 41.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Hamilton Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Troy School District reports $15,761 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulan Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | 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
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Troy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bemis Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Schroeder Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Wass Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Morse Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Wattles Elementary School
Standard public school
406 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Leonard Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Elementary School
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Troy, MI. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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?
7.3% 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 42.8% of enrollment, in Troy, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 elementary schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Troy, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Troy School District?
Besides Hamilton Elementary School, Troy School District also operates Troy High School (2,032 students), Athens High School (1,468 students), and Larson Middle School (865 students). See the Troy School District district page for the complete list.