Hamilton Academy

Summary:

Hamilton Academy is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, with a predominantly African American student population of 293 students, over 90% of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, Hamilton Academy faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 31.8% to 88.9%) and very low academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments far below district and state averages. For example, in 5th grade English Language Arts, only 6.38% of students were proficient, compared to 15.4% for the district and 44% for the state. The school is ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Michigan, placing it in the bottom 1% statewide. Nearby schools in the district, such as Brewer Academy, Carleton Elementary, and Hutchinson ElementaryMiddle School, also exhibit similarly low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, suggesting systemic challenges facing many schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

These issues at Hamilton Academy appear to be deeply rooted, and addressing them will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that goes beyond simply increasing funding. Targeted interventions to improve attendance, teaching quality, and overall school climate may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements at Hamilton Academy and similar schools in the district, ensuring that all students, regardless of their racial or socioeconomic background, have access to high-quality educational opportunities.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

14223 Southampton St
Detroit, MI 48213-3744

(313) 870-0556

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1475^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,488

Students who attend Hamilton Academy usually attend:

High:

East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 321

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.1%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hamilton Academy ranks worse than 99.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 57^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.48. (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: African American (98.1%), Hispanic (0.9%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamilton Academy is 15.2, which is the 26^th best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Hamilton Academy employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton Academy is $20,488. 45 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hamilton Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Academy 1475^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Hamilton Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

African American students:

Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hamilton Academy

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Rank History for all students at Hamilton Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.48	1475^th	1486	0.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Hamilton Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	13.68	333^rd	348	4.3%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hamilton Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	0	231	0	0	0	231
2021	0	230	0	0	0	230
2022	0	215	0	1	1	217
2023	0	292	0	0	1	293
2024	1	315	3	0	2	321

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 Hamilton Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	231	13.0	17.7	92.2
2021	230	17.0	13.5	91.3
2022	217	16.0	13.5	94
2023	293	18.2	16.0	98
2024	321	21.0	15.2	96.9

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 Hamilton Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	231	13.0	17.7	92.2
2021	230	17.0	13.5	91.3
2022	217	16.0	13.5	94
2023	293	18.2	16.0	98
2024	321	21.0	15.2	96.9

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 Hamilton Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,687 (13.0%)	$11,315 (87.0%)	$13,002
2021	$2,204 (12.9%)	$14,875 (87.1%)	$17,079
2022	$7,988 (36.6%)	$13,863 (63.4%)	$21,851
2023	$7,270 (35.5%)	$13,218 (64.5%)	$20,488

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Schools Near Hamilton Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hamilton Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	14223 Southampton St	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 870-0556	321	21	15.2	96.9%	1 (0.3%)	315 (98.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	4.5	1475^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.7%					(n/a)	27.3				6.4					6.4		7.9	6.4			$20,488	$7,270	$13,218
Ronald Brown Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	11530 E Outer Dr	Detroit	48224	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 886-2611	874	42	20.8	89.8%	6 (0.7%)	847 (96.9%)	10 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.9%)	3.3	1485^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.1%		3.8	1464^th of 1470 public elementary schools	0.4%	21	22.4	6.0	3.5		5.7	4.9	7.1	5.8						10.1		$20,588	$6,778	$13,810
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham	Public	PK, KG-8	9860 Park Dr	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-8500	562	35	16.1	89.3%	0 (0.0%)	553 (98.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	5.8	1444^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.8%		5.1	1443^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	1.8%	1	12.5			5.2	11.9	11.7	9.6	7.1			8.5	5.8	5.1	8.3		$21,584	$6,715	$14,869
Wayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10633 Courville St	Detroit	48224	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-0400	248	17	14.9	90.3%	1 (0.4%)	241 (97.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	9.1	1359^th of 1486 public elementary schools	8.5%		7.5	1387^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.6%	28			10.7	18.8					16.7	8.8			8.8			$21,394	$7,117	$14,277
George Defer Elementary School	Public	K-4	15425 Kercheval Ave	Grosse Pointe Park	48230	Wayne County	Grosse Pointe Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(313) 432-4000	464	25	18.2	17.2%	376 (81.0%)	27 (5.8%)	26 (5.6%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.0%)	90.3	102^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	93.1%		90.5	106^th of 1470 public elementary schools	92.8%	4			80.8	64.0				80.8	58.4							$16,400	$882	$15,517
Barack Obama Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	10800 E Canfield St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Barack Obama Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 823-6000	311	16	19.4	94.2%	0 (0.0%)	310 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	36.8			12.5	7.5		12.9							31.6		$16,311	$2,703	$13,608
Detroit Merit Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1091 Alter Rd	Detroit	48215	Wayne County	Detroit Merit Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 331-3328	718	33	21.9	94.6%	2 (0.3%)	650 (90.5%)	12 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (7.2%)	18.1	1199^th of 1486 public elementary schools	19.3%		17.6	1198^th of 1470 public elementary schools	18.5%	1	35.4	23.1	21.7	28.6	25.6	31.6	32.0	21.7	20.7	5.1	13.2	18.0	14.1	26.2	13.8	$12,722	$2,431	$10,291
Brewer Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	18025 Brock St	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-0404	455	27	16.8	94.9%	1 (0.2%)	453 (99.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.1	1486^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.0%					(n/a)	10.2				5.7		8.3	5.4				5.2	6.0			$21,215	$7,231	$13,984
Detroit Enterprise Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11224 Kercheval St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Enterprise Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 823-5799	759	31	24.4	96.6%	3 (0.4%)	692 (91.2%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.9%)	28.7	1041^st of 1486 public elementary schools	29.9%		36.8	897^th of 1470 public elementary schools	39.0%	144	63.6	28.6	27.4	23.8	25.0	40.0	33.8	31.0	24.4	11.8	39.2	35.4	15.8	22.1	9.1	$12,877	$2,295	$10,582
Carleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11724 Casino St	Detroit	48224	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-8322	379	22	17.2	95.0%	7 (1.8%)	371 (97.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.5	1334^th of 1486 public elementary schools	10.2%		4.7	1452^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	1.2%	118				22.2	15.2				16.7				11.1			$21,215	$6,547	$14,668

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton Academy

What district is Hamilton Academy in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

Is Hamilton Academy a good school?

Hamilton Academy ranks in the bottom 0.7% of Michigan elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Hamilton Academy attend?

Students who attend Hamilton Academy usually go on to attend:

High : East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney

What is the racial makeup of Hamilton Academy?

Students at Hamilton Academy are 98% African American.

How many students attend Hamilton Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 321 students attended Hamilton Academy.

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