Hamilton El Sch

www.carlisleschools.org

388 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hamilton Elementary School, located at 735 Clay St in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Carlisle Area School District. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Its curriculum focuses on developing foundational academic skills while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community involvement and academic excellence. By leveraging resources from the broader Carlisle Area School District, Hamilton Elementary provides students with access to a comprehensive educational experience that includes traditional classroom instruction, enrichment opportunities, and various student support services. For families and community members interested in detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through its official website at http://www.carlisleschools.org.

388

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	51
Black	109
Asian	30
Two or More	45

White
153 (39.4%)
Black
109 (28.1%)
Hispanic
51 (13.1%)
Two or More
45 (11.6%)
Asian
30 (7.7%)

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:	Carlisle Area SD
Phone:	(717)240-6800
Website:	http://www.carlisleschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 64

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 70