Hamilton Elementary

www.husdschools.org

396 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hamilton Elementary, located in the small rural community of Hamilton City, California, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local district under the Hamilton Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the institution strives to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s commitment to its community is reflected in its efforts to maintain open lines of communication and provide resources for local families. Through its official website, the school maintains transparency regarding district policies, academic calendars, and educational programs. As a vital part of the Hamilton City area, Hamilton Elementary plays a key role in the personal and intellectual development of its students, aiming to create a foundation of lifelong learning within a small-town atmosphere.

396

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	375
Asian	7
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Hispanic
375 (94.7 %)
Two or More
8 (2.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.8 %)
White
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Hamilton Unified
Phone:	(530)826-3474
Website:	http://www.husdschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 49

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 43