Hamel Elementary School serves 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Community Size
School Overview
Hamel Elementary School's student population of 123 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hamel Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hamel Elementary School?
123 students attend Hamel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hamel Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamel Elementary School?
Hamel Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamel Elementary School offer ?
Hamel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Hamel Elementary School part of?
Hamel Elementary School is part of Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District.
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