Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
94%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
367 students attend Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hamilton Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Hamilton Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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