Hamilton Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Hamilton Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
368 students
273 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#999 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
2
Kindergarten Students
46
35
Grade 1 Students
72
45
Grade 2 Students
62
36
Grade 3 Students
41
41
Grade 4 Students
43
21
Grade 5 Students
49
45
Grade 6 Students
54
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
4%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
74%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
