South Hamilton Elem

South Hamilton Comm School District
404 Blaine St
Jewell, IA 50130
370 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
South Hamilton Elementary School, located at 404 Blaine St in Jewell, Iowa, serves as a primary educational hub for the local South Hamilton Community School District. Situated in a small-town setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the surrounding rural area, fostering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes community involvement and individualized attention.

The school is part of a district dedicated to preparing students for academic and personal success through a comprehensive curriculum. As a centerpiece of the Jewell community, South Hamilton Elementary plays a vital role in supporting the growth of its youth, often characterized by a supportive faculty and a collaborative atmosphere where staff, parents, and students work together to meet educational benchmarks.
370
Total Students
24.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    340 (91.9%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (5.7%)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: South Hamilton Comm School District
Phone: (515)827-5096
Website: http://www.shhawks.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 86
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 36
Kindergarten 56
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 51
Grade 6 37
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Roland-Story Elementary School
Roland-Story Comm School District
446 Students
900 Hillcrest Dr
Story City, IA 50248 (8.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th