HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hamilton Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fresno Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 880 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Hamilton Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hamilton Elementary, located at 102 E. Clinton in the historic Tower District/Fig Garden area of Fresno, is a public school serving students in the Fresno Unified School District. As a long-standing neighborhood institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, catering to a diverse student population. The campus is known for its traditional architectural character and its commitment to fostering a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged children in the surrounding residential neighborhoods.

Academically, Hamilton Elementary focuses on core curriculum development, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. Like many schools within the Fresno Unified network, it strives to provide a supportive educational experience that prepares students for middle school transitions. The school maintains active engagement with parents and local stakeholders, aiming to provide resources and extracurricular opportunities that enhance the daily school experience for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Hamilton Elementary at (559) 248-7370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

102 E. Clinton
Fresno, CA 93704-5315
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HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fresno, CA with about 880 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Fresno Unified
Total Students:
880
Teachers:
37
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 880 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
78.9%
White
10.9%
Black or African American
3.8%
Asian
3.6%
Two or more races
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.