Very Good
#937 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 25% in state
Hamilton Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamilton Ccsd 328 · Hamilton, IL
A Hamilton Ccsd 328 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1830 Broadway St, Hamilton, IL 62341
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hamilton Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average299/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hamilton), 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
$65,050
Median home value
$118,200
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 4–5 | 2.8 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Torrence ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK | 3.2 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–3 | 3.9 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Keokuk Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 67 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton Ccsd 328
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamilton Elementary School is listed in Hamilton CCSD 328; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton Elementary School
Hamilton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hamilton, IL, part of Hamilton Ccsd 328, serving approximately 405 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #937 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 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 #937 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Hamilton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (866) 332-3880
- Area population (ZIP 62341)
- 3,439
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 62341; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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