Hamilton Elementary School serves 483 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
483 students attend Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hamilton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Hamilton Elementary School is part of Southern Kern Unified School District.
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