- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, VA
Hamilton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225000919
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225000919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Hamilton Elementary held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 510225000919 · Hamilton, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 9.4:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Hamilton Elementary held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High
2,166 students
- Lightridge Hig
Lightridge High
2,030 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,885 students
- Briar Woods Hi
Briar Woods High
1,862 students
- John Champe Hi
John Champe High
1,851 students
- This school 170
Hamilton Elementary
170 students
What this shows Hamilton Elementary reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Elementary compares
Hamilton Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 80% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 3% in Virginia - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 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 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.1%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Hamilton Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Loudoun County Public Schools reports $19,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Hamilton
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Elementary
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary?
Hamilton Elementary has 170 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary is 9.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 40% lower 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?
11.6% of students at Hamilton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Elementary is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Hamilton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Elementary?
Hamilton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Hamilton Elementary, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.