Enrollment
437
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+170% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton Elementary School
Hamilton Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Elyria, Ohio, enrolling 437 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 85.3% of students qualify for free meals, 170% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (31%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Elyria's public schools, it stands alongside Elyria Early Childhood Center (302 students): Hamilton Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.9:1 vs 33.6:1).
Elyria City Schools also operates Elyria High School (1,540 students) and Northwood Middle School (599 students) alongside Hamilton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hamilton Elementary School compares
Hamilton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,064
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elyria City Schools, which includes Hamilton Elementary School.
$15,064
Per student
+3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 45.7%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~437 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hamilton Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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