- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Hamilton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390469502711
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #24 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elementary School ranks #24 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Hamilton Elementary School held near 973 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 390469502711 · Columbus, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,028 enr · 21.9:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Township High School (873 students)
Hamilton Elementary School held near 973 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 55.0 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
- This school
Hamilton Elementary School
1,028 students
- Hamilton Towns
Hamilton Township High School
873 students
- Hamilton Inter
Hamilton Intermediate School
706 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
477 students
- Hamilton Local 184
Hamilton Local Preschool
184 students
What this shows Hamilton Elementary School reports 1,028 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▲ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,028
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Ohio - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$11,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 1028 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Hamilton Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Local reports $11,458 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 Township High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Local Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Great Western Academy
Standard public school
694 students 18.3:1 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 (~1,028 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Elementary School
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has 1,028 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 952 (2022-23) → 973 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School is 21.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Elementary School?
42.5% 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 White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elementary School ranks #24 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Local?
Besides Hamilton Elementary School, Hamilton Local also operates Hamilton Township High School (873 students), Hamilton Intermediate School (706 students), and Hamilton Middle School (477 students). See the Hamilton Local district page for the complete list.