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Public elementary school · Hamilton Ccsd 328 · Hamilton, Illinois

Hamilton Elementary School

Hamilton Elementary School rates 6.8, right at the middle of Hamilton Ccsd 328's elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.8.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.8this school

6.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Hamilton Ccsd 328 median is 6.8.

#1,601 of 3,814 schools in Illinois · Hamilton Ccsd 328: 1 elementary schools rated, median 6.8

The brief

A Hamilton Ccsd 328 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,601 of 3,814 schools in Illinois and 1 of 2 in Hamilton Ccsd 328.

Hamilton Elementary School is listed in Hamilton Ccsd 328, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math42%3 points above the Illinois average of 39%2025 IAR
Reading65%12 points above the Illinois average of 53%2025 IAR
In 2025, 42% of students were proficient in math and 65% in reading, against Illinois averages of 39% and 53%.2025 IAR; 79 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.1
50% of the rating
Academics
8.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 IAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 IAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 IAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 IAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 62341; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Hamilton Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$65,050
Median home value
$118,200
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
9.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
21
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Hamilton Elementary Schoolthis school
    6.8
  2. 5.0Compare →
  3. 4.9Compare →
  4. 4.8Compare →
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Hamilton Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Hamilton Elementary School serve?

Hamilton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?

Hamilton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School is 12.7:1. 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 IL?

Hamilton Elementary School ranks #1,601 of 3,814 schools in IL.

What is Hamilton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamilton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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?

53.6% 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
405
Student-teacher ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Town
County
Hancock County
Rank in district
#1 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$12,462
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 62341)
3,439
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
42.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.