Hamilton Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Hamilton Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
338 students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#663 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
50
33
Grade 1 Students
39
35
Grade 2 Students
41
33
Grade 3 Students
59
40
Grade 4 Students
56
27
Grade 5 Students
47
51
Grade 6 Students
46
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
4%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
13%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
71%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%