Is Alexander Hamilton Elementary School a good school?

Alexander Hamilton Elementary School ranks 732 nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Alexander Hamilton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 227 students attended Alexander Hamilton Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Alexander Hamilton Elementary School?

Students at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 31% White, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Alexander Hamilton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Alexander Hamilton Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Thomas A Edison Junior-Senior High School

Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

Summary:

Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Station, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Lake Station Community Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alexander Hamilton Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (53.14%) compared to nearby schools like Joan Martin Elementary School and Henry S Evans Elementary School. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 28.5% to 38.2% over the past three years, which is notably higher than surrounding schools. Despite this, Alexander Hamilton Elementary consistently outperforms the Lake Station Community Schools district in ILEARN assessments for English Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies, though its performance is still below the state average.

Another key factor is the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.06% to 87.03% over the past three years. This is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, indicating that Alexander Hamilton Elementary serves a predominantly low-income population. The school has also seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $9,503 in 2018-2019 to $11,695 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the spending per student at some nearby schools. By addressing the unique challenges faced by the school, such as high chronic absenteeism and the need to improve academic performance, the school and district can work towards providing a high-quality education for all students.

Detail:

Public K-5

2900 Lake St
Lake Station, IN 46405

(219) 962-1824

District: Lake Station Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
732^nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,695

Students who attend Alexander Hamilton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Thomas A Edison Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 227

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.4%

White:

30.8%

African American:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alexander Hamilton Elementary School ranks worse than 72.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.64. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.4%), White (30.8%), African American (11.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Alexander Hamilton Elementary School employs 18.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is $11,695.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Alexander Hamilton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lake Station Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Station Community Schools 320^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	26.73	281^st	326	13.8%
2005	8.40	912^th	959	4.9%
2006	13.84	888^th	961	7.6%
2007	38.58	712^th	985	27.7%
2008	33.58	777^th	996	22.0%
2009	56.99	501^st	1003	50.0%
2010	70.11	300^th	1009	70.3%
2011	46.26	674^th	1025	34.2%
2012	36.36	758^th	1015	25.3%
2013	32.40	825^th	1035	20.3%
2014	32.50	822^nd	1036	20.7%
2015	46.62	638^th	1040	38.7%
2016	43.35	699^th	1046	33.2%
2017	41.36	688^th	1033	33.4%
2018	62.06	428^th	1027	58.3%
2019	52.31	543^rd	1031	47.3%
2021	37.94	671^st	1016	34.0%
2022	34.89	706^th	1020	30.8%
2023	39.28	642^nd	1016	36.8%
2024	29.64	732^nd	1010	27.5%

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 24, 2014

I feel that the students get "pushed" on to the next grade reguardless if they were getting low grades or not. I also feel that if the children are not allowed to have cellphones out that the staff should also abide by those same rules. Paying attention to the children and their needs are more important than having their nose stuck in a cellphone. An example should be set. And children who are having multiple issues with specific subjects should be helped more. Errors should be corrected by the teacher, and should not have to be corrected by the parent after it's graded. (considering there are almost always more errors found after it's even graded). Our children are our future, and we also count on the teachers to help them become successful young adults one day. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	282	0	0	59	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
1989	264	0	0	67	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1990	238	1	1	74	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
1991	247	3	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1992	255	3	0	72	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1993	225	2	0	80	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
1994	212	2	2	68	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
1995	188	1	1	49	0	n/a	n/a	23	262
1996	188	1	1	49	0	n/a	n/a	23	262
1997	175	1	1	60	0	n/a	n/a	24	261
1998	203	0	0	65	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
1999	222	0	1	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
2000	235	0	1	68	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2001	210	0	1	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
2002	219	3	1	90	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2003	219	3	1	90	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2004	191	4	0	101	1	n/a	n/a	0	297
2005	169	12	0	89	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2006	162	6	0	92	4	n/a	n/a	0	264
2007	145	4	0	87	0	n/a	n/a	28	264
2008	132	8	0	86	2	n/a	n/a	28	256
2009	115	13	2	81	0	n/a	n/a	30	241
2010	120	11	0	82	0	n/a	n/a	33	246
2011	111	10	0	77	1	0	41	0	240
2012	114	9	0	105	1	0	20	0	249
2013	103	21	0	104	1	0	10	0	239
2014	129	26	0	97	0	0	8	0	260
2015	103	18	0	120	0	0	6	0	247
2016	99	27	0	124	0	0	6	0	256
2017	93	21	0	110	0	0	4	0	228
2018	104	21	0	115	0	0	10	0	250
2019	121	15	0	113	0	0	7	0	256
2020	95	16	0	120	1	0	9	0	241
2021	84	24	0	113	1	0	14	0	236
2022	77	22	0	113	0	0	11	0	223
2023	82	21	0	127	0	0	9	0	239
2024	70	27	0	119	0	0	11	0	227

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	341	15.0	22.7	43.4
1989	331	16.0	20.6	31.7
1990	314	15.0	20.9	36.9
1991	312	16.0	19.5	35.3
1992	330	14.1	23.4	40.3
1993	307	14.0	21.9	33.9
1994	284	14.0	20.3	36.6
1995	262	14.0	18.7	53.6
1996	262	14.0	18.7	53.6
1997	261	13.8	18.9	51.1
1998	268	14.0	19.1	44.4
1999	284	15.1	18.8	51.4
2000	304	17.6	17.3	56.3
2001	273	16.1	17.0	57.5
2002	313	16.2	19.3	57.2
2003	313	16.2	19.3	57.2
2004	297	16.4	18.1	68
2005	270	14.2	19.0	75.2
2006	264	13.1	20.2	70.1
2007	264	n/a	n/a	80.5
2008	256	13.9	18.4	88.6
2009	241	13.8	17.5	92.9
2010	246	13.9	17.6	93
2011	240	12.6	18.9	85
2012	249	n/a	n/a	80.7
2013	239	16.0	14.9	82.4
2014	260	16.0	16.2	82.3
2015	247	16.0	15.4	81.8
2016	256	14.0	18.2	74.6
2017	228	13.0	17.5	79.4
2018	250	14.0	17.8	85.6
2019	256	15.0	17.0	82.8
2020	241	16.0	15.0	84.2
2021	236	16.0	14.7	85.2
2022	223	18.3	12.1	82.1
2023	239	17.3	13.7	87
2024	227	18.3	12.3	77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	341	15.0	22.7	43.4
1989	331	16.0	20.6	31.7
1990	314	15.0	20.9	36.9
1991	312	16.0	19.5	35.3
1992	330	14.1	23.4	40.3
1993	307	14.0	21.9	33.9
1994	284	14.0	20.3	36.6
1995	262	14.0	18.7	53.6
1996	262	14.0	18.7	53.6
1997	261	13.8	18.9	51.1
1998	268	14.0	19.1	44.4
1999	284	15.1	18.8	51.4
2000	304	17.6	17.3	56.3
2001	273	16.1	17.0	57.5
2002	313	16.2	19.3	57.2
2003	313	16.2	19.3	57.2
2004	297	16.4	18.1	68
2005	270	14.2	19.0	75.2
2006	264	13.1	20.2	70.1
2007	264	n/a	n/a	80.5
2008	256	13.9	18.4	88.6
2009	241	13.8	17.5	92.9
2010	246	13.9	17.6	93
2011	240	12.6	18.9	85
2012	249	n/a	n/a	80.7
2013	239	16.0	14.9	82.4
2014	260	16.0	16.2	82.3
2015	247	16.0	15.4	81.8
2016	256	14.0	18.2	74.6
2017	228	13.0	17.5	79.4
2018	250	14.0	17.8	85.6
2019	256	15.0	17.0	82.8
2020	241	16.0	15.0	84.2
2021	236	16.0	14.7	85.2
2022	223	18.3	12.1	82.1
2023	239	17.3	13.7	87
2024	227	18.3	12.3	77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$629 (6.6%)	$8,874 (93.4%)	$9,503
2020	$707 (6.9%)	$9,487 (93.1%)	$10,194
2021	$1,080 (10.0%)	$9,769 (90.0%)	$10,849
2022	$2,024 (17.3%)	$9,670 (82.7%)	$11,694

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 543^rd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 642^nd of 1016 Elementary schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alexander Hamilton Elementary School)	23.8	16.2	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Station Community Schools)	35.6	16.9	18.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Alexander Hamilton Elementary School)	47.6	46	1.6%
3rd Grade Math (Lake Station Community Schools)	50.7	39	11.7%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alexander Hamilton Elementary School)	53.3	31.9	21.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Station Community Schools)	46.1	23.7	22.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Alexander Hamilton Elementary School)	46.7	19.2	27.6%
4th Grade Math (Lake Station Community Schools)	40.4	19.4	21.1%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Alexander Hamilton Elementary School)	53.3	23.4	29.9%
4th Grade Science (Lake Station Community Schools)	44.9	21.5	23.4%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alexander Hamilton Elementary School)	51.1	46.4	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Station Community Schools)	41.6	30.8	10.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Alexander Hamilton Elementary School)	51.1	42.9	8.2%
5th Grade Math (Lake Station Community Schools)	43.8	30.8	13%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Alexander Hamilton Elementary School)	55.3	57.1	1.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Lake Station Community Schools)	48.3	40	8.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	256	239	6.6%
African American	15	21	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	113	127	12.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	121	82	32.2%
Two or More Races	7	9	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.8%	87%	4.2%

Schools Near Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School	Public	K-5	2900 Lake St	Lake Station	46405	Lake County	Lake Station Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 962-1824	227	18	12.3	77.5%	70 (30.8%)	27 (11.9%)	119 (52.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.8%)	29.6	732^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	27.5%		39.3	642^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	36.8%	90	30.3	8.3	39.1				27.0	30.3	22.2	21.7				24.4	32.6	$11,695	$2,024	$9,670
John I Meister Elementary School	Public	K-5	3300 Jay St	Hobart	46342	Lake County	River Forest Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 962-1103	364	24	15.4	73.6%	123 (33.8%)	36 (9.9%)	164 (45.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.4%)	31.8	711^th of 1010 public elementary schools	29.6%		39.5	640^th of 1016 public elementary schools	37.0%	71	17.8	13.0	52.0				26.0	23.3	5.7	54.0				26.7	32.7	$10,716	$1,281	$9,434
Early Learning Center-George Earle	Public	PK-K	400 N Wilson St	Hobart	46342	Lake County	School City of Hobart	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 942-7263	304	15	20.2	62.5%	166 (54.6%)	31 (10.2%)	94 (30.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)								(n/a)																$9,923	$1,068	$8,855
Henry S Evans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2915 E 35th Ave	Lake Station	46405	Lake County	River Forest Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 962-1608	401	23	17.8	76.3%	142 (35.4%)	49 (12.2%)	179 (44.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.2%)	23.5	777^th of 1010 public elementary schools	23.1%		28.4	745^th of 1016 public elementary schools	26.7%	32	16.0	42.3	24.1				27.6	16.0	30.8	25.9				24.4	11.1	$11,013	$1,597	$9,417
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell	Public	1-5	52 North Wisconsin St	Hobart	46342	Lake County	School City of Hobart	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 942-5614	588	30	19.6	66.3%	329 (56.0%)	59 (10.0%)	145 (24.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (8.7%)	54.1	480^th of 1010 public elementary schools	52.5%		52.9	506^th of 1016 public elementary schools	50.2%	26	30.9	39.9	46.0				39.0	44.6	48.1	41.8				45.0	40.9	$9,486	$1,336	$8,150
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School	Public	K-5	2100 Union St	Lake Station	46405	Lake County	Lake Station Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 962-1302	303	20	14.9	80.5%	117 (38.6%)	30 (9.9%)	123 (40.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.2%)	16.2	858^th of 1010 public elementary schools	15.0%		18.5	830^th of 1016 public elementary schools	18.3%	28	18.4	13.5	19.2				17.3	36.7	18.9	21.3				26.3	10.6	$11,306	$1,666	$9,639
Liberty Elementary School	Public	1-5	130 N Liberty St	Hobart	46342	Lake County	School City of Hobart	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 942-4251	408	23	18.1	56.9%	230 (56.4%)	48 (11.8%)	112 (27.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.2%)	62.7	379^th of 1010 public elementary schools	62.5%		71.7	279^th of 1016 public elementary schools	72.5%	100	36.6	38.6	42.7				39.2	61.3	64.8	47.6				58.2	35.4	$10,284	$1,345	$8,940
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Center	Public	PK-K	2367 E 21st Ave	Gary	46407	Lake County	Gary Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 886-6542	253	9	28.1	27.3%	1 (0.4%)	241 (95.3%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)																$20,900	$12,454	$8,446
Charter School of the Dunes	Public, Charter	K-8	7300 East Melton Rd	Gary	46403	Lake County	Charter School of the Dunes	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 939-9690	674	43	15.6	95.1%	11 (1.6%)	594 (88.1%)	29 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.5%)	5.7	991^st of 1010 public elementary schools	1.9%		5.7	991^st of 1016 public elementary schools	2.5%		3.7	11.1	9.2	11.1	23.5	22.2	13.7	13.6	4.8	4.7	3.3	3.7	4.2	6.0	7.7	$9,995	$1,936	$8,059
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School	Public	K-5	1320 E 19th Ave	Gary	46407	Lake County	Gary Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 881-3600	448	22	20.3	60.3%	7 (1.6%)	413 (92.2%)	23 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	6.4	978^th of 1010 public elementary schools	3.2%		5.4	992^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	2.4%	14	15.4	3.8	11.8				10.6	16.5	7.6	1.3				8.9	6.6	$16,026	$5,181	$10,845

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