- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Novato, CA
Hamilton Meadow Park
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Meadow Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062772004185
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Meadow Park earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Novato · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Meadow Park has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Meadow Park ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Novato, CA.
School address
District: Novato Unified · California
NCES ID 062772004185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hamilton Meadow Park held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 062772004185 · Novato, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 22.7:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Novato High (1,287 students)
Hamilton Meadow Park held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Meadow Park in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Novato High
Novato High
1,287 students
- San Marin High
San Marin High
1,250 students
- Sinaloa Middle
Sinaloa Middle
693 students
- San Jose Inter
San Jose Intermediate
559 students
- This school
Hamilton Meadow Park
544 students
- Pleasant Valle 464
Pleasant Valley Elementary
464 students
What this shows Hamilton Meadow Park reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Meadow Park compares
Hamilton Meadow Park held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.7%
White 9.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 4.4%
African American 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Hamilton Meadow Park is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Novato Unified reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Meadow Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Marin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sinaloa Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Jose Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Meadow Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Novato
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
San Ramon Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Loma Verde Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Rancho Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Lu Sutton Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Olive Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 22.8:1 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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Meadow Park
How many students attend Hamilton Meadow Park?
Hamilton Meadow Park has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Novato, CA. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Meadow Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Meadow Park is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Meadow Park?
54.6% of students at Hamilton Meadow Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Meadow Park?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Meadow Park is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in Novato, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Meadow Park?
Hamilton Meadow Park has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Meadow Park rank among elementary schools in Novato?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Meadow Park ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Novato, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Novato on the city page.
What other schools are in Novato Unified?
Besides Hamilton Meadow Park, Novato Unified also operates Novato High (1,287 students), San Marin High (1,250 students), and Sinaloa Middle (693 students). See the Novato Unified district page for the complete list.