Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch

239 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alexander Hamilton Elementary School, located at 2900 Lake St in Lake Station, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lake Station Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth and social development for elementary-aged children in the local area. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal development, the school aims to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle and high school levels.

As a community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming and structured atmosphere for its diverse student body. It functions as a hub for local families, providing not only academic instruction but also extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to enhance the overall educational experience. Through its commitment to local students, Alexander Hamilton Elementary continues to play a vital role in the neighborhood, striving to ensure that every child has access to the resources necessary to succeed in their formative years.

239

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	127
Black	21
Two or More	9

Hispanic
127 (53.1 %)
White
82 (34.3 %)
Black
21 (8.8 %)
Two or More
9 (3.8 %)

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:	No
District:	Lake Station Community Schools
Phone:	(219)962-1824
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 41

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 28