Hamilton Elementary School

Marion County
784 10th Ave SW
Hamilton, AL 35570
638 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Hamilton Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Hamilton, Alabama, serving students within the Marion County School District. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development for its young learners, preparing them for their eventual transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the Marion County Board of Education, Hamilton Elementary aligns its curriculum and operations with district-wide standards to ensure student success. The school maintains a commitment to fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, which is central to its community-oriented approach. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the official Marion County Board of Education website at http://www.mcbe.net.
638
Total Students
38.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    487 (76.3%)
  • Hispanic
    81 (12.7%)
  • Two or More
    37 (5.8%)
  • Black
    32 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Marion County
Phone: (205)921-2145
Website: http://www.mcbe.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 385
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 17
Kindergarten 148
Grade 1 126
Grade 2 123
Grade 3 110
Grade 4 114
Gender Ratio