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#711 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 38% in state

Hamilton Elementary

Elementary School · Loudoun County Public Schools · Hamilton, VA

A Loudoun County Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

54 S Kerr St, Hamilton, VA 20158

  • Math 80% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 82% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency81% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+7.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)87% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
District spending per student$19,934

Students at Hamilton Elementary score 82% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency80%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency82%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 81% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2017
ELA
92%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2025
Math
80%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hamilton Elementary 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 Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average622/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$206,375

Median home value

$771,200

College educated

58%

Homeownership

84.6%

Poverty rate

0.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20158; 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
Kenneth W.culbert ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–51.2 mi403Compare →
Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.8PK–52.1 mi92Compare →
Emerick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–53.0 mi419Compare →
Woodgrove HighEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–123.8 mi1,542Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Loudoun County Public Schools

Schools in district
100
Rank in district
#71 of 96
District spending per student
$19,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hamilton Elementary is listed in Loudoun County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hamilton Elementary

Hamilton Elementary is a public elementary school in Hamilton, VA, part of Loudoun County Public Schools, serving approximately 168 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #711 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamilton Elementary

What grades does Hamilton Elementary serve?

Hamilton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Hamilton Elementary?

Hamilton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamilton Elementary rank in VA?

Hamilton Elementary ranks #711 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Hamilton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamilton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hamilton Elementary a charter school?

No, Hamilton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hamilton Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hamilton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton Elementary?

10.7% of students at Hamilton Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
168
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Loudoun County
Area population (ZIP 20158)
5,137
Area average commute
33.8 min
Area median age
43.2
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 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 20158; 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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