Hamilton Elementary School serves 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
46%
12%
White
13%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
226 students attend Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hamilton Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
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 Minneapolis Public School District.
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