- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamilton, MI
Hamilton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261740001319
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hamilton, MI.
School address
District: Hamilton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261740001319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Hamilton Middle School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 261740001319 · Hamilton, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
707 enr · 17.2:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (793 students)
Hamilton Middle School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
793 students
- This school
Hamilton Middle School
707 students
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary School
359 students
- Bentheim Eleme 281
Bentheim Elementary School
281 students
- Blue Star Elem 202
Blue Star Elementary School
202 students
- Hamilton Virtu 172
Hamilton Virtual School
172 students
What this shows Hamilton Middle School reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Middle School compares
Hamilton Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$13,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Hamilton Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton Community Schools reports $13,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bentheim Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Star Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Virtual School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~707 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Middle School
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has 707 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamilton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Middle School?
28.0% of students at Hamilton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Middle School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Hamilton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hamilton Middle School rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hamilton, MI. 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.
What other schools are in Hamilton Community Schools?
Besides Hamilton Middle School, Hamilton Community Schools also operates Hamilton High School (793 students), Hamilton Elementary School (359 students), and Bentheim Elementary School (281 students). See the Hamilton Community Schools district page for the complete list.