Enrollment
1,028
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+34% 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 large elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 1,028 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,028 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #119.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1028 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hamilton Local spends $11,261 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside United Preparatory Academy (838 students): Hamilton Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.9:1 vs 49.3:1).
Hamilton Local also operates Hamilton Township High School (873 students) and Hamilton Intermediate School (706 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Local, which includes Hamilton Elementary School.
$11,261
Per student
-23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 55.6%
Federal 17.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~1,028 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hamilton Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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