At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
486
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
12%-41.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Hamilton Elem School is a public primary in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 486 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60657
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000822
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment486
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino13.7%
Black / African American3.9%
Asian3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native71.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
13.7%
Black
3.9%
Asian
3.7%
Two+
7.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.