About This School
Hamilton Elementary School is located in Carlisle, PA and is one of 7 elementary schools in Carlisle Area School District. It is a public school that serves 342 students in grades K-5.
Hamilton Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hamilton Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Hamilton Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hamilton Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Hamilton Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hamilton Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Hamilton Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hamilton Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Carlisle Area SD District Spending
$10,139Per Pupil
The Carlisle Area SD spends $10,139 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 37% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Carlisle Area SD District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Letort Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Crestview Elementary School 1.2 miles | |
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| The Christian School of Grace Baptist Church 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Mooreland Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Bethel Christian Academy 2.6 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: PA Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Carlisle Area School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Hamilton Elementary School735 Clay St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
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About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 342
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Hamilton Elementary School had 56% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 33% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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Hispanic
7%
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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Hamilton Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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