At a glance
Reported students
780
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1
Hamilton County Elementary School: 780 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
17.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 780
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about Hamilton County Elementary School
Hamilton County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Jasper. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Hamilton. NCES reports 780 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 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 White (33.5%) and Black (33.2%). English learners represent 17.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. 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 County Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.59 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.5%
- Hispanic25.6%
- Black33.2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.4%
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 Hamilton
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
1 reported students
Hamilton County High School
High · Grades 06–12
808 reported students
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program
Other · Grades KG–12
1 reported students
Teen Parent Program PK
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Hamilton Virtual Franchise
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Hamilton County Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) Elementary · Hamilton | KG–05 | 1 | 0.2 mi |
| Hamilton County High School High · Hamilton | 06–12 | 808 | 0.2 mi |
| Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program Other · Hamilton | KG–12 | 1 | 0.2 mi |
| Hamilton Virtual Franchise High · Hamilton | 06–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Teen Parent Program PK Other · Hamilton | PK–PK | 0 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton County Elementary School
What grades does Hamilton County Elementary School serve?
Hamilton County Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hamilton.
How many students attend Hamilton County Elementary School?
Hamilton County Elementary School reported 780 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 780 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hamilton County Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 780 students and 43.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hamilton County Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hamilton County Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hamilton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hamilton County Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hamilton County Elementary School in?
Hamilton County Elementary School is part of Hamilton, based in Jasper, FL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hamilton County Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) (0.2 mi), Hamilton County High School (0.2 mi), Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.