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#2975 of 3,441 schools in OH

Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6)

Elementary School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH

A Columbus City Schools District elementary school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2047 Hamilton Ave, Columbus, OH 43211

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-37.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$22,308

Students at Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
36%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) 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 Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,090/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), 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

$38,715

Median home value

$91,600

Median rent

$1,057/mo

College educated

11.2%

Homeownership

37.1%

Poverty rate

38%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Columbus Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–80.5 mi144Compare →
Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education CenterEnrollment path unverified5.1PK0.8 mi78Compare →
Windsor Stem Academy (k-6)Enrollment path unverified3.6PK–60.9 mi316Compare →
Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–51.0 mi198Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Columbus City Schools District

Schools in district
116
Rank in district
#71 of 114
District spending per student
$22,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6)

Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 351 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,975 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6)

What grades does Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) serve?

Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6)?

Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6)?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) rank in OH?

Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) ranks #2,975 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Stem Academy (k-6)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) a charter school?

No, Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) a Title I school?

No, Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6) is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
351
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Franklin County
Area population (ZIP 43211)
23,003
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
32.4
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 · 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.
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 43211; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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