At a glance
Reported students
737
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Disston Hamilton Sch: 737 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 715
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Disston Hamilton Sch
Disston Hamilton Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 737 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 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 (52.6%) and Black (30.4%). English learners represent 15.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. 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 Disston Hamilton Sch
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.96 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
- 15.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White11.4%
- Hispanic52.6%
- Black30.4%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
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 Philadelphia City SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Greenfield Albert M Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
742 reported students
Olney El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
654 reported students
Marshall Thurgood
Elementary · Grades PK–08
639 reported students
Carnell Laura H Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
639 reported students
Forrest Edwin Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
841 reported students
McCall Gen George A Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
629 reported students
Public schools near Disston Hamilton Sch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Academy CS Elementary · Charter · Keystone Academy CS | KG–08 | 642 | 0.2 mi |
| Forrest Edwin Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–05 | 841 | 0.7 mi |
| Allen Ethan Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–08 | 957 | 0.8 mi |
| Mayfair Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–08 | 1,763 | 0.8 mi |
| Lawton Henry W Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–05 | 571 | 0.8 mi |
| Holme Thomas Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 850 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Disston Hamilton Sch
What grades does Disston Hamilton Sch serve?
Disston Hamilton Sch reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Philadelphia City SD.
How many students attend Disston Hamilton Sch?
Disston Hamilton Sch reported 737 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 715 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Disston Hamilton Sch?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 737 students and 43.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Disston Hamilton Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Disston Hamilton Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Philadelphia City SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Disston Hamilton Sch in?
Disston Hamilton Sch is part of Philadelphia City SD, based in Philadelphia, PA, which operates 220 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Disston Hamilton Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Keystone Academy CS (0.2 mi), Forrest Edwin Sch (0.7 mi), Allen Ethan Sch (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.