Joe Hamilton Elementary

www.jhelementary.org

306 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Joe Hamilton Elementary is a public school located in Crescent City, California, serving as part of the Del Norte County Unified School District. The school provides foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth and social development within a supportive learning environment. As a key institution in the Del Norte region, it is committed to fostering a positive culture that prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Del Norte County Unified School District, which focuses on student achievement, community involvement, and the integration of resources to meet diverse educational needs. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives on the official website. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum and extracurricular engagement, Joe Hamilton Elementary plays a vital role in the educational landscape of Crescent City.

306

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joe Hamilton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	51
Black	1
Asian	13
Two or More	37
American Indian	50

White
153 (50.2 %)
Hispanic
51 (16.7 %)
American Indian
50 (16.4 %)
Two or More
37 (12.1 %)
Asian
13 (4.3 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Del Norte County Unified
Phone:	(707)464-0330
Website:	http://www.jhelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 51

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 56