Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2420 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
66%
15%
Black
16%
14%
White
9%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #2420 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
Hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smith-wade-el Elementary School, Hans Herr Elementary School, Price Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
335 students attend Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hamilton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Hamilton Elementary School is part of Lancaster School District.
School Reviews
2 9/9/2014
HAMILTON ELEMENTARY IS AN OK SCHOOL THE LAST YEAR STUDENTS IN 2013 THAT HAD MISS.DOOM THEY HAD MULTIPLE TEACHERS BECAUSE MISS.DOOM LEDT THEY SAID BUT THEY NEVER TOLD US WHY BUT OUT OF ALL THT IT IS AN OK SCHOOL
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