South Hamilton Elementary

Public PK, KG-6

 404 Blaine St
       Jewell, IA  50130


(515) 827-5096

District: South Hamilton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 565 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,241 Help


Students who attend South Hamilton Elementary usually attend:

High:    South Hamilton Middle And High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.6% Help


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Compare Details South Hamilton Elementary ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Hamilton Elementary is 15.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Hamilton Elementary is $13,241.
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Hamilton Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Hamilton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Hamilton Community School District 20th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Hamilton Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 77.74 76th 626 87.9%
2013 77.12 68th 624 89.1%
2014 77.05 89th 603 85.2%
2015 76.83 99th 616 83.9%
2016 66.37 220th 599 63.3%
2017 72.66 142nd 574 75.3%
2018 64.56 222nd 567 60.8%
2019 76.97 116th 603 80.8%
2021 83.66 60th 567 89.4%
2022 87.58 28th 574 95.1%
2023 87.25 26th 565 95.4%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for South Hamilton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 317 0 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1989 310 2 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1990 300 2 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1991 296 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1992 297 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1993 278 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1994 259 0 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1995 260 0 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 260 0 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 256 1 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1998 260 1 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1999 283 0 7 12 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2000 315 0 5 7 0 n/a n/a -28 299
2001 373 0 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2002 356 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2003 356 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2004 324 1 3 22 1 n/a n/a 0 351
2005 321 2 2 25 3 n/a n/a 0 353
2006 323 0 19 1 2 n/a n/a 0 345
2007 349 1 1 36 6 n/a n/a 0 393
2008 363 2 3 29 5 n/a n/a 0 402
2009 329 1 3 29 4 n/a n/a 0 366
2010 307 0 1 37 2 0 11 0 358
2011 340 0 2 34 3 0 13 0 392
2012 331 0 2 33 1 0 15 0 382
2013 329 0 2 28 0 0 13 0 372
2014 340 0 2 38 0 0 8 0 388
2015 323 0 2 50 0 0 8 0 383
2016 323 1 1 44 0 0 9 0 378
2017 312 1 2 40 0 0 10 0 365
2018 318 1 1 41 0 0 10 0 371
2019 306 1 2 38 0 0 13 0 360
2020 305 5 2 44 0 0 11 0 367
2021 305 2 2 28 0 0 11 0 348
2022 317 2 2 29 1 0 13 0 364
2023 323 1 2 23 0 0 13 0 362

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Hamilton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 331 18.6 17.7 22.1
1989 328 16.9 19.4 14.6
1990 314 17.0 18.4 14.6
1991 299 16.9 17.6 14.7
1992 303 16.0 18.9 16.8
1993 288 16.4 17.6 18.1
1994 274 16.4 16.7 15.3
1995 281 18.4 15.3 18.9
1996 281 18.4 15.3 18.9
1997 277 17.7 15.6 14.1
1998 281 18.4 15.3 16.4
1999 302 19.5 15.5 26.2
2000 299 22.2 13.5 17.7
2001 386 29.9 12.9 22.8
2002 367 29.8 12.3 26.2
2003 367 29.8 12.3 26.2
2004 351 28.9 12.1 26.2
2005 353 27.1 13.0 25.2
2006 345 28.1 12.3 28.4
2007 393 30.7 12.8 31.8
2008 402 30.2 13.3 31.6
2009 366 29.4 12.4 31.4
2010 358 26.7 13.4 35.2
2011 392 25.3 15.4 31.9
2012 382 24.4 15.6 34.8
2013 372 24.5 15.1 34.9
2014 388 24.9 15.5 34.8
2015 383 24.0 15.9 35
2016 378 24.0 15.7 38.9
2017 365 24.3 14.9 39.5
2018 371 23.1 16.0 28
2019 360 22.6 15.9 31.1
2020 367 21.3 17.2 35.7
2021 348 21.8 15.9 30.2
2022 364 23.7 15.3 26.6
2023 362 22.9 15.8 29.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Hamilton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 331 18.6 17.7 22.1
1989 328 16.9 19.4 14.6
1990 314 17.0 18.4 14.6
1991 299 16.9 17.6 14.7
1992 303 16.0 18.9 16.8
1993 288 16.4 17.6 18.1
1994 274 16.4 16.7 15.3
1995 281 18.4 15.3 18.9
1996 281 18.4 15.3 18.9
1997 277 17.7 15.6 14.1
1998 281 18.4 15.3 16.4
1999 302 19.5 15.5 26.2
2000 299 22.2 13.5 17.7
2001 386 29.9 12.9 22.8
2002 367 29.8 12.3 26.2
2003 367 29.8 12.3 26.2
2004 351 28.9 12.1 26.2
2005 353 27.1 13.0 25.2
2006 345 28.1 12.3 28.4
2007 393 30.7 12.8 31.8
2008 402 30.2 13.3 31.6
2009 366 29.4 12.4 31.4
2010 358 26.7 13.4 35.2
2011 392 25.3 15.4 31.9
2012 382 24.4 15.6 34.8
2013 372 24.5 15.1 34.9
2014 388 24.9 15.5 34.8
2015 383 24.0 15.9 35
2016 378 24.0 15.7 38.9
2017 365 24.3 14.9 39.5
2018 371 23.1 16.0 28
2019 360 22.6 15.9 31.1
2020 367 21.3 17.2 35.7
2021 348 21.8 15.9 30.2
2022 364 23.7 15.3 26.6
2023 362 22.9 15.8 29.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Hamilton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $322 (2.4%) $12,918 (97.6%) $13,241

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Hamilton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 116th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 26th of 565 Elementary schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Hamilton Elementary)7573.3
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Hamilton Community School District)7573.3
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Hamilton Elementary)7593.3
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Hamilton Community School District)7593.3
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Hamilton Elementary)88.494.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Hamilton Community School District)88.494.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Hamilton Elementary)83.792.1
 8.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Hamilton Community School District)83.792.1
 8.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Hamilton Elementary)88.979.5
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Hamilton Community School District)88.979.5
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Hamilton Elementary)74.188.6
 14.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Hamilton Community School District)74.188.6
 14.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Hamilton Elementary)80100
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Hamilton Community School District)80100
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Hamilton Elementary)84.497.7
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Hamilton Community School District)84.497.7
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students360362
 0.6%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic3823
 39.5%
Pacific Islander00
White306323
 5.6%
Two or More Races1313
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.1%29.6%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Hamilton Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended South Hamilton Elementary.

Students at South Hamilton Elementary are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Yes! South Hamilton Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 26th of 565 Iowa elementary schools.

Students who attend South Hamilton Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : South Hamilton Middle And High School


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