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Hamilton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 89 students in Hamilton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Hamilton School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,337 Schools
# Students
89 Students
474,077 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
33,397 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamilton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
97%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,831 is higher than the state median of $16,398. The school district revenue/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,820 is higher than the state median of $17,321. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,831
$16,398
Spending / Student
$17,820
$17,321
Best Hamilton School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2596 W Road North
Hamilton, KS 66853
(620) 678-3410
Hamilton, KS 66853
(620) 678-3410
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2596 W Road North
Hamilton, KS 66853
(620) 678-3651
Hamilton, KS 66853
(620) 678-3651
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton School District?
Hamilton School District manages 2 public schools serving 89 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton School District?
Hamilton School District is ranked #197 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (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 Kansas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton School District?
97% of Hamilton School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton School District?
Hamilton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Hamilton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,820 is higher than the state median of $17,321. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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