Hamilton El Sch

349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hamilton Elementary School is a public school located in the School District of Lancaster, situated on Wabank Road in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. As part of an urban district serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for children in grades K–5. The institution is characterized by its commitment to academic growth, character development, and fostering a supportive community environment for its students, many of whom come from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Beyond standard academic instruction, Hamilton Elementary emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and student engagement. The school actively works to meet the unique needs of its learners through structured curriculum and supportive programming, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school. By maintaining strong ties with local families and utilizing the resources of the Lancaster community, the school strives to create a stable and nurturing atmosphere that prioritizes both educational achievement and social-emotional well-being.

349

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	216
Black	61
Asian	17
Two or More	17

Hispanic
216 (61.9 %)
Black
61 (17.5 %)
White
38 (10.9 %)
Asian
17 (4.9 %)
Two or More
17 (4.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lancaster SD
Phone:	(717)291-6166
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hamilton El Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hamilton El Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	172	49.3%
Male	177	50.7%

Elementary School K - 4th