Hamilton Elementary

Hemet Unified
57550 Mitchell Rd.
Anza, CA 92539
360 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Hamilton Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Anza, California, and serves as a foundational educational hub for the local mountain region. Part of the Hamilton School campus, which often encompasses K-8 or K-12 configurations depending on district structuring, the school provides a small-town learning environment focused on the core academic needs of students in the surrounding agricultural and residential areas.

The school is situated in a remote, high-desert setting, which shapes its role as a central community landmark. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, Hamilton Elementary emphasizes personalized attention and student development, aiming to prepare its young learners for transition into higher grade levels. Its location on Mitchell Road places it at the heart of the Anza valley, making it a vital institution for families seeking community-centered public education within the Hemet Unified School District.
360
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    209 (58.1%)
  • White
    106 (29.4%)
  • American Indian
    21 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.4%)
  • Asian
    8 (2.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Hemet Unified
Phone: (951)763-1840
Website: http://hamiltonk8.hemetusd.org/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 262
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 73
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 55
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 52
Grade 5 60
Gender Ratio