Hamilton Elementary

www.hamilton.sandiegounified.org/

430 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hamilton Elementary School, located in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving a diverse student population as part of the San Diego Unified School District. The school is deeply integrated into its urban community, focusing on providing a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusive education for students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the district while addressing the specific needs of its learners, often through programs that support English Language Learners and students requiring specialized instruction. Beyond academics, Hamilton Elementary emphasizes a collaborative community culture, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, families, and local organizations to foster a safe, engaging, and equitable educational experience for every child.

430

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	290
Black	64
Asian	43
Two or More	16
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
290 (67.4 %)
Black
64 (14.9 %)
Asian
43 (10.0 %)
Two or More
16 (3.7 %)
White
13 (3.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)344-6800
Website:	http://www.hamilton.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 83

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hamilton Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hamilton Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	51.6%
Male	208	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)