Enrollment
358
Elementary
DISTRICT 461 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT·NCES 260110308093
Hamilton Academy
14223 SOUTHAMPTON ST, DETROIT, MI 48213 · (313) 870-0556 · Wayne County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL358 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
97%
348 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 40 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 46 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 50 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 42 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 32 | 9% |
| Grade 5 | 29 | 8% |
| Grade 6 | 44 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 38 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 37 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (40) is 8% larger than its 8th grade class (37).
Student demographics
3%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Hamilton Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Academy this school | 358 | 97.2% | N/A |
| Carleton Elementary School DETROIT | 379 | 95.3% | N/A |
| George Crockett Academy DETROIT | 341 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Coleman A Young Elementary School DETROIT | 382 | 94.2% | N/A |
| Marion Law Academy DETROIT | 386 | 94.0% | N/A |
| AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning DETROIT | 401 | 94.0% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Hamilton Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 358 | #846 of 1,630 | #188 of 301 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #613 of 1,424 | #115 of 281 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 2.8% | #1,393 of 1,424 | #257 of 281 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 97.2% | #33 of 1,563 | #17 of 294 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
358
+128 (+56%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 13.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 358 | 23 | 15.6:1 | 97% (348) |
| 2023-24 | 321 | 21 | 15.3:1 | 97% (311) |
| 2022-23 | 293 | 18.2 | 16.1:1 | 98% (287) |
| 2020-21 | 230 | 17 | 13.5:1 | 91% (210) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hamilton Academy.
About Hamilton Academy
Hamilton Academy runs as a medium-sized elementary school in DETROIT, Michigan. School enrollment was 358 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 8.
Hamilton Academy is a school in Detroit Public Schools Community District. The district has 103 schools and 48,448 students.
The large majority of students at Hamilton Academy, 99%, are Black. The school's Black share is 62 points above the 37% share among Wayne County residents. Hamilton Academy has a diversity index of 3%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The ratio of students to teachers is 15.6:1, with 23 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. Across elementary schools in Michigan, the average ratio is about 15.8:1. Lunch subsidy eligibility at Hamilton Academy is 97%. The gap from the 66% average for public schools in Wayne County is 31 points.
Census Bureau estimates for Wayne County show that median household income is about $60,539, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 28% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 16%. Hamilton Academy is one of 573 public schools in Wayne County, which together enroll about 259,786 students.
Nearby, Ronald Brown Academy is about 0.9 miles away. Hamilton Academy is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
Its location is classified as City: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
In 2020-21, federal data counted 230 students at Hamilton Academy; in 2024-25, 358. The grades served may not have been the same in both years. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 13.5:1 in 2020-21 to 15.6:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Hamilton Academy may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,772,259
Census ACS
Median income
$60,539
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
573
259,786 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Cass Technical High SchoolHigh · 2,493 students
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- Munger ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 954 students
Other schools in DETROIT
- Cass Technical High SchoolHigh · 2,493 students
- Western International High SchoolHigh · 1,959 students
- Renaissance High SchoolHigh · 1,197 students
- Oakland International Academy 28Middle · 1,034 students
- Earhart ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 1,002 students
- Martin Luther King Jr Senior High SchoolHigh · 976 students
Nearby schools
- Ronald Brown Academy0.9 mi · 834
- Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham1.1 mi · 560
- The SER Learning Academy East1.1 mi · 107
- J E Clark Preparatory Academy1.2 mi · 125
- Wayne Elementary School1.2 mi · 234
- George Defer Elementary School1.7 mi · 460
Frequently asked questions
About Hamilton AcademyHow many students attend Hamilton Academy?
Hamilton Academy enrolls approximately 358 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Hamilton Academy serve?
Hamilton Academy serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hamilton Academy is approximately 15.6:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hamilton Academy?
At Hamilton Academy, the student body is approximately 1% Hispanic, 99% Black.
What district is Hamilton Academy in?
Hamilton Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community District.
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