- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Angeles, WA
Hamilton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530682000999
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Port Angeles · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Port Angeles, WA.
School address
District: Port Angeles School District · Washington
NCES ID 530682000999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Hamilton Elementary held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 530682000999 · Port Angeles, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 16.1:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Angeles High School (974 students)
Hamilton Elementary held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Angeles H
Port Angeles High School
974 students
- Stevens Middle
Stevens Middle School
461 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
420 students
- Dry Creek Elem
Dry Creek Elementary
393 students
- This school 338
Hamilton Elementary
338 students
- Franklin Eleme 318
Franklin Elementary
318 students
What this shows Hamilton Elementary reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Elementary compares
Hamilton Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▲ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Hamilton Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Angeles School District reports $17,775 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Angeles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dry Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Port Angeles
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 14:1 students per teacher
Seaview Academy
Alternative education program
238 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Crescent School
Standard public school
228 students 12:1 students per teacher
Olympic Peninsula Homeconnection
Alternative education program
144 students 72:1 students per teacher
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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Elementary
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary?
Hamilton Elementary has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Angeles, WA. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher 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?
55.4% of students at Hamilton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Elementary is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Port Angeles, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Elementary?
Hamilton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 schools in Port Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Port Angeles, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Angeles School District?
Besides Hamilton Elementary, Port Angeles School District also operates Port Angeles High School (974 students), Stevens Middle School (461 students), and Roosevelt Elementary School (420 students). See the Port Angeles School District district page for the complete list.