At a glance
Reported students
299
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Hamilton Avenue School: 299 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
7.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 297
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.5:1
What the reported data says about Hamilton Avenue School
Hamilton Avenue School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Greenwich. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Greenwich School District. NCES reports 299 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.9:1, below the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (55.9%) and White (30.8%). English learners represent 13.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hamilton Avenue School
- 1How do the reported 7.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.8%
- Hispanic55.9%
- Black4.3%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Greenwich School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
International School At Dundee
Elementary · Grades KG–05
342 reported students
Cos Cob School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
343 reported students
Parkway School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
249 reported students
Julian Curtiss School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
236 reported students
New Lebanon School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
375 reported students
Old Greenwich School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Public schools near Hamilton Avenue School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas a Edison School Elementary · Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District | KG–05 | 356 | 1.2 mi |
| New Lebanon School Elementary · Greenwich School District | PK–05 | 375 | 1.4 mi |
| King Street School Elementary · Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District | KG–05 | 374 | 1.4 mi |
| Julian Curtiss School Elementary · Greenwich School District | PK–05 | 236 | 1.5 mi |
| Park Avenue School Elementary · Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District | KG–05 | 432 | 1.8 mi |
| Glenville School Elementary · Greenwich School District | KG–05 | 411 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Avenue School
What grades does Hamilton Avenue School serve?
Hamilton Avenue School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Greenwich School District.
How many students attend Hamilton Avenue School?
Hamilton Avenue School reported 299 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 297 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hamilton Avenue School?
The calculated ratio is 7.9:1, based on 299 students and 37.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hamilton Avenue School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hamilton Avenue School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Hamilton Avenue School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hamilton Avenue School in?
Hamilton Avenue School is part of Greenwich School District, based in Greenwich, CT, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hamilton Avenue School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thomas a Edison School (1.2 mi), New Lebanon School (1.4 mi), King Street School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.