South Hamlin Elementary School (Closed 2009)

South Hamlin Elementary School serves 176 students in grades 3-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
176 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in South Hamlin Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
3%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
94%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.11
This chart displays the diversity score of South Hamlin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend South Hamlin Elementary School?
176 students attend South Hamlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Hamlin Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Hamlin Elementary School?
South Hamlin Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Hamlin Elementary School offer ?
South Hamlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is South Hamlin Elementary School part of?
South Hamlin Elementary School is part of Ludington Area School District.

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