Below Average
#3357 of 3,813 schools in IL
Based on limited data
Hamel Elementary School
Elementary School · Edwardsville Cusd 7 · Hamel, IL
An Edwardsville Cusd 7 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
400 W State St, Hamel, IL 62046
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated983/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hamel), 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
$96,750
Median home value
$229,600
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leclaire Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–2 | Not available | 338 | 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.
Edwardsville Cusd 7
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamel Elementary School is listed in Edwardsville CUSD 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamel Elementary School
Hamel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hamel, IL, part of Edwardsville Cusd 7, serving approximately 123 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,357 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamel Elementary School
What grades does Hamel Elementary School serve?
Hamel Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Hamel Elementary School?
Hamel Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamel Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamel Elementary School rank in IL?
Hamel Elementary School ranks #3,357 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Hamel Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamel Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hamel Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hamel Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamel Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hamel Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamel Elementary School?
32.5% of students at Hamel 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Phone
- (618) 692-7444
- Area population (ZIP 62046)
- 974
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 62046; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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