Hamilton TK-8

www.nusd.org

544 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hamilton Meadow Park, located in Novato, California, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Novato Unified School District (NUSD). Situated within the historic Hamilton neighborhood—a former Air Force base turned master-planned community—the school is known for its focus on providing a modern, project-based educational environment. It serves a diverse student population and is recognized for its commitment to integrating technology and innovative teaching methods into its daily curriculum to better prepare students for the demands of the 21st century.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, often utilizing its unique location to foster a collaborative learning atmosphere. By leveraging the resources of the Novato Unified School District, Hamilton Meadow Park provides its students with a structured yet dynamic educational experience that encourages critical thinking and creativity. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or the school’s mission can find detailed information and updates regarding school events and policies on the official NUSD website.

544

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton TK-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	412
Black	22
Asian	24
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
412 (75.7%)
White
54 (9.9%)
Two or More
31 (5.7%)
Asian
24 (4.4%)
Black
22 (4.0%)
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:	Novato Unified
Phone:	(415)883-4691
Website:	http://www.nusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 73

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 55