At a glance
Reported students
338
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
338
Hamilton Elementary: 338 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. 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
- 362
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Hamilton Elementary
Hamilton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Port Angeles. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Port Angeles School District. NCES reports 338 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 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 (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.8%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. 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 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.9 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White71%
- Hispanic14.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.8%
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 Port Angeles School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Franklin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
318 reported students
Dry Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
393 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
420 reported students
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
245 reported students
Seaview Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
238 reported students
Stevens Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
461 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clallam Co Juvenile Detention High · Olympic Educational Service District 114 | 07–12 | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| Stevens Middle School Middle · Port Angeles School District | 07–08 | 461 | 0.8 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary Elementary · Port Angeles School District | PK–06 | 245 | 2.1 mi |
| Franklin Elementary Elementary · Port Angeles School District | PK–06 | 318 | 2.8 mi |
| Dry Creek Elementary Elementary · Port Angeles School District | PK–06 | 393 | 3.1 mi |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Elementary · Port Angeles School District | PK–06 | 420 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Elementary
What grades does Hamilton Elementary serve?
Hamilton Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Port Angeles School District.
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary?
Hamilton Elementary reported 338 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 362 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 338 students and 19.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. 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 Port Angeles School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hamilton Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53% 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 Elementary in?
Hamilton Elementary is part of Port Angeles School District, based in Port Angeles, WA, which operates 9 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 Clallam Co Juvenile Detention (0.8 mi), Stevens Middle School (0.8 mi), Jefferson Elementary (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.