Hamilton Elementary School serves pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students at 1650 W. Cornelia Ave. in Chicago with a successful academic program that returns above average reading and math proficiency percentages. 100% of Hamilton's eighth grade students pass Algebra 1, while 55% of Hamilton Elementary students test at or above proficiency levels in English and 61% are proficient in math.
Hamilton Elementary enrolls 476 students who enjoy an average classroom size of 23 and a student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. Hamilton Elementary was the recipient of a 2021 Thrive Award for fostering better academic outcomes among its student body.
Providing kids with rigorous scholastic expectations, the curriculum at Hamilton Elementary is supplemented by programs in the fine arts, technology, movement and social emotional learning. Intent on educating the whole child, Hamilton Elementary provides students with one of three essential classes every day that include visual art, dance or multimedia arts, in addition to regular PE.
Athletics offered at Hamilton Elementary include football, volleyball, basketball and cross country.
Promoting the mantra: "Work hard, play fair and take care of each other," the staff and environment of Hamilton Elementary is dedicated to building an interdependent community of learners, where social awareness is a thoughtful part of the classroom experience.
Hamilton Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1650 W Cornelia Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Amy Vondra
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
GreatSchools Rating
10
9
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
459:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
72.9%
Hispanic
12.9%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Black
3.1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/11/2024
Both my children attended from pre-K through 8th grade. Their teachers were great and helpful the entire time. The Administration was competent and ran the school well. Both my children learned everything necessary to meet the requirements of a Special Enrollment high school but got killed by the Ti...
5/28/2023
My daughters transferred into Hamilton Elementary in 8th grade. It was a big change during a challenging time (13 is never easy) and my hopes for the year were far exceeded. The leadership and administration are top notch. They consistently make themselves available to the parents and the students,...
7/19/2020
Good for the younger grades bad for the older kids. I know many kids who have left in middle school because of how they handle those grades poorly the people at the school.
7/1/2019
Outstanding school, couldn't recommend it highly enough! The teachers and staff are excellent!
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Attendance Zone
About Southport Corridor
List Price Range
$325K - $3.1M
Homes For Sale
24
Average Home Value
$978,552
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
53%
Household Income
$177,230
% of College Grads
84.5%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
4,294 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.4%
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