At a glance
Reported students
391
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
553
Hamilton Elementary: 391 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 369
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about Hamilton Elementary
Hamilton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Coon Rapids. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Anoka-Hennepin School District. NCES reports 391 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 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 (38.1%) and Black (24.6%). English learners represent 22.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. 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 Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.16 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White38.1%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black24.6%
- Asian14.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13%
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 Anoka-Hennepin School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Madison Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
369 reported students
Evergreen Park Elementary-STEM
Elementary · Grades PK–05
422 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School for Arts
Elementary · Grades KG–05
432 reported students
Crooked Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
438 reported students
Mississippi Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
439 reported students
Adams Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
454 reported students
Public schools near Hamilton Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the North - Coon Rapids Elementary · Charter · Star of the North Academy Charter S | KG–08 | 120 | 1.2 mi |
| Hoover Elementary BioMed Sci Egng Elementary · Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 469 | 1.3 mi |
| Sand Creek Elementary Elementary · Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 557 | 1.6 mi |
| Eisenhower Elementary Elementary · Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 491 | 1.6 mi |
| Mississippi Elementary Elementary · Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 439 | 2 mi |
| Morris Bye Elementary Elementary · Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 472 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Elementary
What grades does Hamilton Elementary serve?
Hamilton Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Anoka-Hennepin School District.
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary?
Hamilton Elementary reported 391 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 369 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 391 students and 35.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hamilton Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hamilton Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Anoka-Hennepin School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hamilton Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.2% 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 Elementary in?
Hamilton Elementary is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District, based in Anoka, MN, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hamilton Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Star of the North - Coon Rapids (1.2 mi), Hoover Elementary BioMed Sci Egng (1.3 mi), Sand Creek Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.
