HAMILTON SCHOOL

www.mtvernoncsd.org

320 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hamilton School, located at 20 Oak Street in Mount Vernon, New York, is a public elementary school serving the Mount Vernon City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting character education and community engagement.

As part of the Mount Vernon City School District, Hamilton School benefits from the district’s broader resources and educational initiatives, which prioritize literacy, mathematics, and holistic student support. The school administration and faculty work collaboratively with parents and the local community to create a safe, supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school programs, events, and administrative policies, the district maintains a comprehensive online presence at [www.mtvernoncsd.org](http://www.mtvernoncsd.org).

320

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAMILTON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	167
Black	136
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
167 (52.2%)
Black
136 (42.5%)
Two or More
9 (2.8%)
White
4 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)665-5050
Website:	http://www.mtvernoncsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 21

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 29

Ungraded 1