HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hamilton Elementary School, located at 1091 Webster St in Schenectady, New York, is a public primary school operating under the Schenectady City School District. Serving a diverse urban student population, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a larger district-wide effort to improve educational outcomes, Hamilton Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive environment that supports the unique needs of its students through various classroom initiatives and support services.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hamilton Elementary serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, working closely with families and local organizations to foster a collaborative learning atmosphere. The school utilizes the district’s comprehensive digital resources to keep parents informed and involved in their children's progress. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character building, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond within the Schenectady educational system.

440

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	138
Black	111
Asian	76
Two or More	45
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
138 (31.4%)
Black
111 (25.2%)
Asian
76 (17.3%)
White
59 (13.4%)
Two or More
45 (10.2%)
American Indian
7 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)

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:	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)836-0995
Website:	http://schenectadyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 80

Ungraded 5