Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 355 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
355 students attend Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hamilton Elementary School part of?
2015 Washington Achievement Award high Progress.2017 WSASCD Washington State Whole Child Award.2018 National ASCD Vision in Action: The Whole Child Award.2019-2020 Title I, Part A national ESEA Distinguished School Award: Exceptional Student Performance and Academic Growth for Two or More Consecutive Years.2020 National Blue Ribbon School: Exemplary High Performing School.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 355 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
