Below Average
#1588 of 1,823 schools in IN
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Lake Station Community Schools · Lake Station, IN
A Lake Station Community Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2900 Lake St, Lake Station, IN 46405
- Math 22% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 20% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,005
Median home value
$123,600
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
9.5%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John I Meister Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Early Learning Center-george EarleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–K | 1.6 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Henry S Evans Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Veterans Elementary School at MundellEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 1–5 | 1.9 mi | 588 | 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.
Lake Station Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch is listed in Lake Station Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Lake Station, IN, part of Lake Station Community Schools, serving approximately 227 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,588 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
What grades does Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch serve?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch ranks #1,588 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch?
77.5% of students at Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (219) 962-1824
- Area population (ZIP 46405)
- 11,509
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 46405; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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