- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elyria, OH
Hamilton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390439400896
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Elyria · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Elyria, OH.
School address
District: Elyria City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390439400896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Hamilton Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 390439400896 · Elyria, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 19.9:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Elyria High School (1,540 students)
Hamilton Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elyria High Sc
Elyria High School
1,540 students
- Northwood Midd 599
Northwood Middle School
599 students
- Eastern Height 559
Eastern Heights Elementary School
559 students
- Eastern Height 549
Eastern Heights Middle School
549 students
- Westwood Middl 480
Westwood Middle School
480 students
- This school 437
Hamilton Elementary School
437 students
What this shows Hamilton Elementary School reports 437 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 170% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 170% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Ohio - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 31.4%
White 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 18.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Hamilton Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elyria City Schools reports $17,206 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Heights Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Heights Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Elyria
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Elementary School
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elyria, OH. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Elementary School?
85.3% of students at Hamilton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Elementary School is African American at 31.4% of enrollment, in Elyria, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Elyria?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Elyria, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elyria on the city page.
What other schools are in Elyria City Schools?
Besides Hamilton Elementary School, Elyria City Schools also operates Elyria High School (1,540 students), Northwood Middle School (599 students), and Eastern Heights Elementary School (559 students). See the Elyria City Schools district page for the complete list.