Hamilton Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Hamilton Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
60%
18%
White
21%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
251 students attend Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hamilton Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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 Kentwood Public Schools.

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