Hamilton Community Elementary Sch

192 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hamilton Community Elementary School, located at 903 S. Wayne St. in Hamilton, Indiana, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community. As a part of the Hamilton Community Schools corporation, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically focuses on foundational learning, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities to build a well-rounded educational experience.

Being situated in a smaller, rural setting, Hamilton Community Elementary is known for maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families can engage collaboratively. The school prides itself on being a pillar of the Hamilton area, often acting as a focal point for community involvement and local pride. By leveraging its small-town identity, the school aims to provide personalized attention to its student body, ensuring that each child has the support necessary to succeed as they transition into middle and high school levels.

192

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton Community Elementary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
185 (96.4%)
Hispanic
3 (1.6%)
Two or More
3 (1.6%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

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 Community Schools
Phone:	(260)488-2161
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 27

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 28