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Hamilton Community Elementary School

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Hamilton Community Elementary School ranks 403 rd of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

403^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,015 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Hamilton Community Elementary School is a small public K–5 school in Hamilton, Indiana, serving 192 students as part of Hamilton Community Schools. In 2025–26 it ranked 403rd out of 1,015 Indiana elementary schools — the 60th percentile, with 3 stars — a substantial improvement from its 2018–19 rank of 864th (16th percentile, 1 star). It is the second-smallest school among its nearby comparison group, with a student–teacher ratio of 11.6 in 2024–25 and per-student spending of $18,660 in 2023–24.

On the 2025–26 ILEARN, all-grade proficiency was 37.9% in ELA, 50.81% in Math, and 60% in Science. Fourth grade stands out: Math 67.5% versus the state's 52%, and Science 60% versus 43.8%. Fifth-grade ELA (50% vs. 42.2%) and Social Studies (52.78% vs. 47.2%) also beat the state. Weaker spots are third-grade ELA (29.17% vs. 40.8%) and fifth-grade Math (33.33% vs. 42%). Chronic absenteeism was just 5.8% in 2024–25, far below the district's 10.0% and the state's 16.7%, and free/reduced lunch was 48.96%.

Hamilton is well-resourced compared with nearby schools. Its $18,660 per student is the highest in the comparison group, about 31% more than Fremont Elementary School ($14,264) and nearly double McKenney-Harrison Elementary School ($9,459) and James R Watson Elementary School ($9,898). Fremont matches Hamilton's 11.6 student–teacher ratio and 60% Science score but has higher ELA (43.86% vs. 37.9%) and lower absenteeism (4.4% vs. 5.8%). James R Watson Elementary posts higher ELA (48.36%) and Math (54.38%) with roughly half the per-student spending and a ratio of 19.3. Hamilton still outranks its own district, which sits at the 44th percentile (2 stars) versus the school's 60th percentile.

192

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,660

Per pupil spending ?

49.0%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

903 S Wayne St
Hamilton, IN 46742

(260) 488-2161

District: Hamilton Community Schools

Students who attend Hamilton Community Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Hamilton Community High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.4%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 55th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Indiana median (60th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg40%

Indiana avg47%

403^rd of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 45% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

209^th of 374Hamilton Community Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	59.3	403 of 1015	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.2	348 of 1005	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.9	449 of 1011	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.2	387 of 1016	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.2	601 of 1020	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.1	474 of 1016	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	19.7	864 of 1031	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	54.1	537 of 1027	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	58.4	484 of 1033	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.5	469 of 1046	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	49.3	602 of 1040	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	35.4	800 of 1036	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	60.1	477 of 1035	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.0	439 of 1015	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.5	475 of 1025	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.5	315 of 1009	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	50.2	595 of 1003	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	62.6	388 of 996	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	48.7	600 of 985	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	33.2	735 of 961	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	37.5	695 of 959	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	44.9	223 of 326	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Science60%

Social Studies53%+6 vs state

Math51%

English Language Arts38%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)					ILEARN Math (2026)					ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hamilton Community Elementary School	Public	K-5	903 S Wayne St	Hamilton	46742	Steuben County	Hamilton Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 488-2161	192	17	11.6	49.0%	185 (96.4%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	59.3	403^rd of 1015 public elementary schools	60.3%		64.2	348^th of 1005 public elementary schools	65.4%	55	29.2	37.5	50.0		37.9	50.0	67.5	33.3		50.8	60.0		60.0	52.8	$18,660	$979	$17,681
Pleasant Lake Montessori School	Public	K-6	1205 W Main St	Pleasant Lake	46779	Steuben County	MSD Steuben County	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 475-5055	99	8	12.9	72.7%	92 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	24.5	782^nd of 1015 public elementary schools	23.0%		26.9	757^th of 1005 public elementary schools	24.7%	25	41.7	6.3	46.2		28.3	16.7	6.3	15.4		10.9	25.0		23.8	38.5	$13,659	$600	$13,060
Ryan Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	1000 S John McBride Ave	Angola	46703	Steuben County	MSD Steuben County	No	No	No	No	(260) 668-8873	384	28	13.7	45.1%	331 (86.2%)	2 (0.5%)	32 (8.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	63.9	356^th of 1015 public elementary schools	64.9%		63.2	360^th of 1005 public elementary schools	64.2%	4	44.6	49.2	47.6		47.2	36.9	55.4	46.8		46.4	56.9		56.9	53.2	$9,854	$412	$9,441
Butler Elementary School	Public	K-6	1025 S Broadway	Butler	46721	DeKalb County	DeKalb County Eastern Com School District	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 868-2123	366	27	13.6	68.3%	332 (90.7%)	4 (1.1%)	22 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	19.5	828^th of 1015 public elementary schools	18.4%		15.7	853^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	15.1%	25	24.6	20.9	13.0	18.2	19.8	41.5	29.9	6.5	13.6	25.2	23.9	29.6	26.1	23.9	$12,980	$582	$12,398
Waterloo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 E Douglas St	Waterloo	46793	DeKalb County	DeKalb County Ctl United School District	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 920-1011	247	14	17.7	63.6%	226 (91.5%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	30.1	719^th of 1015 public elementary schools	29.2%		29.5	734^th of 1005 public elementary schools	27.0%	15	14.3	28.6	20.0		20.3	39.3	57.1	30.0		40.5	42.9		42.9	20.0	$13,076	$1,395	$11,682
Hendry Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	805 S Washington St	Angola	46703	Steuben County	MSD Steuben County	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 665-3215	384	30	12.7	56.5%	316 (82.3%)	3 (0.8%)	48 (12.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	49.8	528^th of 1015 public elementary schools	48.0%		52.1	482^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	52.0%	46	37.1	42.9	41.1		40.1	48.6	37.5	46.4		44.5	32.1		32.1	50.0	$10,669	$992	$9,678
Country Meadow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2410 Cr 10	Ashley	46705	DeKalb County	DeKalb County Ctl United School District	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 920-1017	314	19	16.5	48.1%	287 (91.4%)	3 (1.0%)	14 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	46.7	555^th of 1015 public elementary schools	45.3%		37.4	647^th of 1005 public elementary schools	35.6%	92	27.8	46.4	31.0		36.6	41.7	57.1	35.7		46.3	37.5		37.5	35.7	$11,993	$1,067	$10,926
Carlin Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 N Williams St	Angola	46703	Steuben County	MSD Steuben County	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 665-2014	368	25	14.5	68.8%	277 (75.3%)	3 (0.8%)	77 (20.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	30.3	713^th of 1015 public elementary schools	29.8%		24.8	779^th of 1005 public elementary schools	22.5%	66	21.3	32.6	26.2		26.5	27.7	41.9	21.4		30.3	41.9		41.9	35.7	$12,416	$972	$11,444
James R Watson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Eckhart Ave	Auburn	46706	DeKalb County	DeKalb County Ctl United School District	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 920-1014	590	30	19.3	40.2%	526 (89.2%)	3 (0.5%)	45 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	12 (2.0%)	68.6	304^th of 1015 public elementary schools	70.0%		63.1	364^th of 1005 public elementary schools	63.8%	60	45.5	48.8	50.5		48.4	48.9	70.7	46.2		54.4	56.1		56.1	49.0	$9,898	$539	$9,359
McKenney-Harrison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 South Indiana Ave	Auburn	46706	DeKalb County	DeKalb County Ctl United School District	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 920-1015	620	33	18.5	57.1%	556 (89.7%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.6%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	14 (2.3%)	60	393^rd of 1015 public elementary schools	61.3%		61.3	379^th of 1005 public elementary schools	62.3%	14	20.7	52.9	42.9		39.6	35.6	57.8	57.1		50.6	46.1		46.1	61.9	$9,459	$716	$8,743

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton Community Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Hamilton Community Elementary School?

Students at Hamilton Community Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hamilton Community Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 192 students attended Hamilton Community Elementary School.

Is Hamilton Community Elementary School a good school?

Hamilton Community Elementary School ranks 403^rd of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Hamilton Community Elementary School in?

Hamilton Community Schools

What schools do graduates of Hamilton Community Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hamilton Community Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Hamilton Community High School

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2025–26 ILEARN & SAT test scoresSep 25, 2026

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