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Hamilton Elementary School

1300 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Elementary School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2420 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hamilton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hamilton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
62%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hamilton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Hamilton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hamilton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #2420 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
Hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smith-wade-el Elementary School, Hans Herr Elementary School, Price Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
349 students attend Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hamilton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Hamilton Elementary School is part of Lancaster School District.

School Reviews
2   9/9/2014
HAMILTON ELEMENTARY IS AN OK SCHOOL THE LAST YEAR STUDENTS IN 2013 THAT HAD MISS.DOOM THEY HAD MULTIPLE TEACHERS BECAUSE MISS.DOOM LEDT THEY SAID BUT THEY NEVER TOLD US WHY BUT OUT OF ALL THT IT IS AN OK SCHOOL
- Posted by Student/Alumni - LilLa

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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