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Hamilton Elementary

Elementary School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA

A Fresno Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

102 East Clinton, Fresno, CA 93704

  • Math 23% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 19:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-24.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$20,983
Chronic Absenteeism38.7%

Students at Hamilton Elementary score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,045/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,659

Median home value

$366,000

Median rent

$1,392/mo

College educated

34.8%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Morris E. Dailey Charter ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–50.5 mi322Compare →
Fremont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.2K–60.7 mi438Compare →
Phoenix Elementary Academy Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–60.7 mi26Compare →
Heaton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8K–61.0 mi513Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Fresno Unified

Schools in district
101
Rank in district
#71 of 98
District spending per student
$20,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hamilton Elementary is listed in Fresno Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hamilton Elementary

Hamilton Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 798 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,630 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% 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 798 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary is 19:1. 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 #5,630 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hamilton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamilton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% 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?

86.2% 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
798
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.7%
Area population (ZIP 93704)
29,172
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
37.7
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 93704; 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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