Summary:
Zip code 31756, encompassing the Hartsfield area of Georgia, is home to a single elementary school: Hamilton Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 within the Colquitt County school district.
Hamilton Elementary is a small, rural school with 220 students and a notably low student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1, allowing for significant individual attention. The school has earned a 4-star rating for three consecutive years, ranking in the 75th–82nd percentile statewide. Its standout performance is in 5th-grade science, where 72.8% of students are proficient—nearly 29 percentage points above the state average and 24 points above the district. Math proficiency also exceeds state averages at every grade level (3rd, 4th, and 5th), with the school outperforming the district by 3.5 to 15 points depending on the grade. Despite 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 8.2%, less than half the state rate of 17.7%. Per-student spending is high at $18,861, reflecting the costs of operating a small school while also supporting strong outcomes.
Year-over-year trends show a dramatic 20-point improvement in 5th-grade science (52.9% to 72.8%) and a 10.5-point gain in 5th-grade math (44.1% to 54.6%), suggesting effective interventions. However, 3rd-grade math dropped 12.7 points (72.7% to 60.0%), a swing likely influenced by the small cohort size—just 40–50 students per grade—where a few students can shift percentages significantly. English Language Arts scores from the current release are not yet available; the most recent data shows mixed results relative to the state, though the school exceeds district averages. Overall, Hamilton Elementary is a high-performing rural school with exceptional science instruction, strong math across grades, excellent attendance, and a resource-rich environment, making it a standout choice within Colquitt County.
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