Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

Wayne-Westland Community School District

469 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is a public school located in Westland, Michigan, and serves as part of the Wayne-Westland Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of its students in grades PK–5. It aims to build a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to become engaged, responsible members of their local community.

The school places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming culture that bridges the gap between home and the classroom. Through various initiatives, resources, and extracurricular opportunities provided by the Wayne-Westland district, Hamilton Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum and prioritizing character development, the school works to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

469

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	36
Black	162
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
247 (52.7%)
Black
162 (34.5%)
Hispanic
36 (7.7%)
Two or More
21 (4.5%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Wayne-Westland Community School District
Phone:	(734)419-2650
Website:	http://wwcsd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
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 93

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 89