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#5366 of 9,539 schools in CA
Hamilton Elementary
Elementary School · Hamilton Unified · Hamilton City, CA
A Hamilton Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 277, Hamilton City, CA 95951
- Math 16% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hamilton Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hamilton Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,331/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,331
Median home value
$313,800
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95951; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nord CountryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–8 | 4.3 mi | 213 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hamilton Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamilton Elementary is listed in Hamilton Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton Elementary
Hamilton Elementary is a public elementary school in Hamilton City, CA, part of Hamilton Unified, serving approximately 405 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,366 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton Elementary
What grades does Hamilton Elementary serve?
Hamilton Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary?
Hamilton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton Elementary rank in CA?
Hamilton Elementary ranks #5,366 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hamilton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hamilton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Elementary has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hamilton Elementary a charter school?
No, Hamilton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hamilton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton Elementary?
93.6% of students at Hamilton Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Glenn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (530) 826-3474
- Area population (ZIP 95951)
- 2,743
- Area median age
- 26.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95951; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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