HAMILTON COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HAMILTON
5686 US HIGHWAY 129 S
JASPER, FL 32052
780 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Hamilton County Elementary School, located in Jasper, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution for the students of Hamilton County. Operating under the umbrella of the Hamilton County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its young student body, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character development to prepare children for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond the classroom, the school serves as a central hub for the Jasper community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible public education in a rural setting. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s website, families can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. Hamilton County Elementary aims to build a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents, ensuring that every child has the necessary tools to succeed within an inclusive and encouraging school culture.
780
Total Students
43.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    261 (33.5%)
  • Black
    259 (33.2%)
  • Hispanic
    200 (25.6%)
  • Two or More
    50 (6.4%)
  • Asian
    9 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: HAMILTON
Phone: (386)792-8000
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 616
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 80
Kindergarten 113
Grade 1 132
Grade 2 120
Grade 3 122
Grade 4 97
Grade 5 116
Gender Ratio