At a glance
Reported students
447
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 169 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365.5
Hamilton School: 447 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. 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
- 415
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.77
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Hamilton School
Hamilton School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in North Kingstown. It is one of 9 current school records connected to North Kingstown. NCES reports 447 students for 2024–25.
Among 169 elementary schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 320 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, above the Rhode Island median of 13.4:1 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 (85%) and multiracial (6.9%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hamilton School
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 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
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black0.9%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
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
Not reported as 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 North Kingstown
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stony Lane El. School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
385 reported students
Fishing Cove El. School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
346 reported students
Forest Park El. School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
264 reported students
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
Elementary · Grades KG–05
212 reported students
Davisville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
477 reported students
Wickford Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
339 reported students
Public schools near Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Cove El. School Elementary · North Kingstown | KG–05 | 346 | 2.8 mi |
| Stony Lane El. School Elementary · North Kingstown | KG–05 | 385 | 4 mi |
| Jamestown School-Melrose Elementary · Jamestown | PK–04 | 207 | 4.5 mi |
| Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset Elementary · North Kingstown | KG–05 | 212 | 4.7 mi |
| Kingston Hill Academy Elementary · Charter · Kingston Hill Academy | KG–05 | 260 | 5 mi |
| Forest Park El. School Elementary · North Kingstown | KG–05 | 264 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton School
What grades does Hamilton School serve?
Hamilton School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Kingstown.
How many students attend Hamilton School?
Hamilton School reported 447 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 169 Rhode Island elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 415 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hamilton School?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 447 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Rhode Island median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hamilton School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hamilton School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Kingstown attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hamilton School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11% 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 School in?
Hamilton School is part of North Kingstown, based in North Kingstown, RI, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hamilton School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fishing Cove El. School (2.8 mi), Stony Lane El. School (4 mi), Jamestown School-Melrose (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.