Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joe Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joe Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Joe Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joe Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joe Hamilton Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6599 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
17%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
17%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Joe Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #6599 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joe Hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
Joe Hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bess Maxwell Elementary School, Mary Peacock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joe Hamilton Elementary School?
306 students attend Joe Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Joe Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe Hamilton Elementary School?
Joe Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Joe Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Joe Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joe Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Joe Hamilton Elementary School is part of Del Norte County Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 4/14/2023
This school and the principal will cushman are hands-on, great at communicating with me, and always helping me find solutions when problems occur, I'm very impressed by the quality of staff and teachers at this school.
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