HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hamilton Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 322 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 32 teachers, Hamilton Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 is a public school located in the 38106 zip code of Memphis, Tennessee, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Shelby County Schools (Memphis-Shelby County Schools) district. The school serves a local community in the heart of Memphis, providing foundational educational programming for elementary-aged students. Its mission aligns with the broader district goals of fostering academic growth, student development, and preparation for middle school transitions within the urban school environment.

As part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system, Hamilton Elementary adheres to the district’s standardized curriculum and educational standards designed to improve literacy, mathematics, and overall student achievement. The school functions as a community hub, offering resources and programs tailored to the needs of its students. Families interested in specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular offerings, school calendars, or academic performance metrics can find detailed data through the official district portal at http://www.mcsk12.net.

For more information, contact Hamilton Elementary at (901) 416-7826 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1378 Ethlyn Ave
Memphis, TN 38106-6004
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HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Memphis, TN with about 322 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
322
Teachers:
32.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 322 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.

Black or African American
91.6%
Hispanic/Latino
5.9%
Two or more races
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

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.