Hamilton

The Hamilton school district in Kansas has two schools - Hamilton Elementary and Hamilton High. While Hamilton Elementary had a strong statewide ranking in the past, its performance has declined in recent years. In contrast, Hamilton High has consistently struggled, ranking near the bottom of Kansas high schools.

Hamilton Elementary serves 49 students, while Hamilton High has 40 students. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 19.5%. Academically, Hamilton Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are below the district and state averages, while Hamilton High's 10th grade proficiency rates are significantly lower than the district and state. The schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with 69.39% of Hamilton Elementary students and 70% of Hamilton High students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios at both schools, the academic outcomes remain poor. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the challenges faced by the schools in the Hamilton district. Addressing the root causes of the low performance, such as chronic absenteeism and resource disparities, may be necessary to improve educational outcomes for students in this area.