Hamilton Elementary School

www.hamiltonschools.us

355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Hamilton Elementary School is a foundational part of the Hamilton Community Schools district in Hamilton, Michigan. Serving the local youth, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. As part of a close-knit community, the school works to prepare its students for future success by balancing core curriculum standards with programs designed to build character and essential social skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the broader Hamilton school district, which is known for its commitment to educational excellence and community engagement. By leveraging resources from the district and maintaining a focus on individual student needs, Hamilton Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school policies, or enrollment information can find comprehensive resources on their official website at [www.hamiltonschools.us](http://www.hamiltonschools.us).

355

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	25
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
310 (87.3 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.0 %)
Two or More
16 (4.5 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
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:	No
District:	Hamilton Community Schools
Phone:	(269)751-5413
Website:	http://www.hamiltonschools.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 86

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 72