Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2687 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
8%
Black
32%
17%
White
27%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #2687 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
436 students attend Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Hamilton Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Hamilton Elementary School is part of Elyria City Schools School District.
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