Excellent
#178 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 8% in state
Hamilton Elementary School
Elementary School · Colquitt County · Hartsfield, GA
A Colquitt County elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5110 Ga Highway 111, Hartsfield, GA 31756
- Math 60% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hamilton Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hamilton Elementary School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,682
Median home value
$119,200
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
95%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31756; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Colquitt County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 395 | Compare → |
| Norman Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 599 | Compare → |
| Okapilco Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 359 | Compare → |
| Sunset Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 594 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Colquitt County
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,660NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamilton Elementary School is listed in Colquitt County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton Elementary School
Hamilton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hartsfield, GA, part of Colquitt County, serving approximately 224 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton Elementary School
What grades does Hamilton Elementary School serve?
Hamilton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton Elementary School rank in GA?
Hamilton Elementary School ranks #178 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Hamilton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hamilton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hamilton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hamilton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton Elementary School?
49.6% of students at Hamilton Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Colquitt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (229) 941-5594
- Area population (ZIP 31756)
- 1,314
- Area median age
- 51.9
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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 31756; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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