Average
#1474 of 2,221 schools in MO
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
4160 N KINGSHIGHWAY, St. Louis, MO 63115
Enrollment
222
Student-Teacher
11.1:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
222
Student-Teacher
11.1:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,474 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#89 of 193
public schools
In district
#21 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
School environment
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.
Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST.
LOUIS CITY. Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. serves approximately 222 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,474 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Hamilton Elem.
Community Ed. show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
54% of students at Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. — Students at Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.
How Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. Compares
See how Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4160 N KINGSHIGHWAY, St. Louis, MO 63115
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE ST MICHAEL SCHOOL OF CLAYTON (rated 9.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is FORSYTH SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM. (rated 8.7/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Clayton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CROSSROADS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.3 mi | 7.8 |
| ST ROCH SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| KIPP VICTORY ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 3.3 |
| KIPP TRIUMPH ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 3.7 |
| FORSYTH SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| SOLDAN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 4.0 |
| MET DAY TREATMENT CENTER Wellston | 1.2 mi | — |
| THE ST MICHAEL SCHOOL OF CLAYTON St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 9.1 |
| HW KIA St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 4.4 |
| JULIA GOLDSTEIN EARLY CHILD. University City | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| THE WILSON SCHOOL Clayton | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| PERSHING ELEM. University City | 1.4 mi | 4.3 |
| WYDOWN MIDDLE Clayton | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM. Clayton | 1.4 mi | 8.7 |
| DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
| A GROWING PLACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.5 mi | — |
| LACLEDE ELEM. St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 4.7 |
| ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL St. Louis | 1.7 mi | — |
| COMPTON-DREW ILC MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 4.2 |
| NORMANDY HIGH St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 3.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$31,898
Median Home Value
$61,600
Median Rent
$928/mo
Population
14,252
College Educated
14.2%
Homeownership
43.4%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
31.3%
Median Age
43.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ASSUMPTION PARISH SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 5.6 |
| BUTCHER-GREENE ELEM. Grandview, MO | 5.6 |
| CABOOL ELEM. Cabool, MO | 5.6 |
| GENESIS SCHOOL INC. Kansas City, MO | 5.6 |
| HOLY CHILD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Arnold, MO | 5.6 |
| JAMES ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.
What grades does Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. serve?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. rank in MO?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. ranks #1,474 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Elem. Community Ed.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. a charter school?
No, Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. a Title I school?
No, Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.?
100.0% of students at Hamilton Elem. Community Ed. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.1%
- Phone
- (314) 367-0552
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #21 of 63
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