Hamilton Elementary School

hamilton.troy.k12.mi.us

460 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hamilton Elementary School, located in Troy, Michigan, is a highly regarded public school serving students within the Troy School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a supportive learning environment, the school fosters a culture of community and growth. It focuses on developing the "whole child," balancing rigorous core curriculum standards—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Hamilton Elementary is noted for its active school community, which frequently involves parents and staff in collaborative partnerships to enhance student success. The school emphasizes inclusivity and sets high expectations for its students, preparing them for the transition to middle school while promoting a lifelong love of learning. By leveraging its location within a top-tier school district, Hamilton provides students with access to modern educational resources and a staff dedicated to personalized instruction and student achievement.

460

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	23
Black	17
Asian	192
Two or More	31

White
197 (42.8%)
Asian
192 (41.7%)
Two or More
31 (6.7%)
Hispanic
23 (5.0%)
Black
17 (3.7%)

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:	Troy School District
Phone:	(248)823-4400
Website:	http://hamilton.troy.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 69

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 79