Hamilton Elementary

hamilton.hanfordesd.org/

418 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Hamilton Elementary School is a public K–6 institution located in Hanford, California, serving as part of the Hanford Elementary School District. Situated on Leland Way, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of educational resources, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within the local community.

The school places a strong value on community involvement and clear communication between educators, parents, and students. Through its official website, Hamilton Elementary provides families with essential information regarding academic programs, school policies, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and social-emotional development, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing campus environment.

418

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	340
Black	16
Asian	3
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
340 (81.3%)
White
43 (10.3%)
Black
16 (3.8%)
Two or More
15 (3.6%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
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:	N/A
District:	Hanford Elementary
Phone:	(559)585-3820
Website:	http://hamilton.hanfordesd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
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

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 59