- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6)
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438000647
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #72 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 369
- students enrolled
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) ranks #72 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 390438000647 · Columbus, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 24.6:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school 369
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6)
369 students
What this shows Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) compares
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 35% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
98.4%
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
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 66.4%
White 12.7%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kipp Columbus
Standard public school
1,945 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Great River Connections Academy
Standard public school
1,608 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6)
How many students attend Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6)?
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6)?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) is 24.6:1, which is 35% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6)?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) is African American at 66.4% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6)?
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Stem Academy (K-6) rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6) ranks #72 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6), Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.