Enrollment
170
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton Elementary
Hamilton Elementary is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Hamilton, Virginia, enrolling 170 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Hamilton Elementary is leaner than roughly 97% of Virginia schools and 32% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.6% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Virginia average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Virginia schools, with 170 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Loudoun County Public Schools spends $18,953 per pupil, 29% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Hamilton's public schools, it stands alongside Kenneth W.Culbert Elementary (417 students): Hamilton Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.4:1 vs 11.6:1).
Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students) and Lightridge High (2,030 students) alongside Hamilton Elementary.
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 compares
Hamilton Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Hamilton Elementary.
$18,953
Per student
+29%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 27.1%
Federal 5.0%
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 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
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~170 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hamilton on the city page.
Is Hamilton Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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