Total enrollment
577
-24 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Hamilton
Illinois · Public K-12
Hamilton's public-school count of 2 reflects a system enrolling about 577 students inside Illinois, broken out as 1 elementary and 1 high.
7-year change in Hamilton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 93%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary School | Elementary | PK-08 | 384 |
| Hamilton High School | High | 09-12 | 193 |
About Hamilton
Hamilton is a sparse Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 577 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Hamilton is around 289 students, 40% noticeably below the Illinois average of about 480.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 577 students, declined 4% from the 601 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 93% to 88%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Hamilton discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.