Below Average
#1573 of 1,823 schools in IN
Hamilton Community Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Hamilton Community Schools · Hamilton, IN
An elementary school in Hamilton, IN where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
903 S Wayne St, Hamilton, IN 46742
- Math 19% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hamilton Community Elementary Sch score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hamilton Community 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low149/100K
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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
$77,037
Median home value
$253,300
Median rent
$898/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46742; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hamilton Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamilton Community Elementary Sch is listed in Hamilton Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton Community Elementary Sch
Hamilton Community Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Hamilton, IN, part of Hamilton Community Schools, serving approximately 180 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,573 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton Community Elementary Sch
What grades does Hamilton Community Elementary Sch serve?
Hamilton Community Elementary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hamilton Community Elementary Sch?
Hamilton Community Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Community Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Community Elementary Sch is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton Community Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Hamilton Community Elementary Sch ranks #1,573 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Hamilton Community Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton Community Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Community Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Community Elementary Sch has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hamilton Community Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Hamilton Community Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton Community Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Hamilton Community Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton Community Elementary Sch?
43.9% of students at Hamilton Community 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
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (260) 488-2161
- Area population (ZIP 46742)
- 3,126
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 48
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 46742; 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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