Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.'s student population of 222 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2044 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
95%
15%
White
3%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.'s ranking?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. is ranked #2044 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.?
222 students attend Hamilton Elem. Community Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. offer ?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. part of?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. located?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. is located in the Penrose neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Penrose.
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