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Hamilton Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 348 students in Hamilton Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Hamilton Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
348 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamilton Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
97%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,319 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,371 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,319
$13,184
Spending / Student
$15,371
$12,815
Best Hamilton Community Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Community Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
903 S Wayne St
Hamilton, IN 46742
(260) 488-2161
Hamilton, IN 46742
(260) 488-2161
Gr: K-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Community High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
903 S Wayne St
Hamilton, IN 46742
(260) 488-2161
Hamilton, IN 46742
(260) 488-2161
Gr: 6-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Community Schools School District?
Hamilton Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 348 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Community Schools School District?
Hamilton Community Schools School District is ranked #225 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Community Schools School District?
97% of Hamilton Community Schools School District students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Community Schools School District?
Hamilton Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Hamilton Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,371 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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