HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hamilton El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carlisle Area SD school district, located in Carlisle, PA with about 414 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Hamilton El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hamilton Elementary School, located at 735 Clay St in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Carlisle Area School District. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Its curriculum focuses on developing foundational academic skills while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community involvement and academic excellence. By leveraging resources from the broader Carlisle Area School District, Hamilton Elementary provides students with access to a comprehensive educational experience that includes traditional classroom instruction, enrichment opportunities, and various student support services. For families and community members interested in detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through its official website at http://www.carlisleschools.org.

For more information, contact Hamilton El Sch at (717) 240-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

735 Clay St
Carlisle, PA 17013-2239
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HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Carlisle, PA with about 414 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Carlisle Area SD
Total Students:
414
Teachers:
27.32
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 414 students

White
40.3%
Black or African American
25.4%
Two or more races
18.6%
Hispanic/Latino
14.0%
Asian
1.7%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.