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3 schools in HAMILTON R-II

Missouri · 606 students · 1 city

For a Missouri district, HAMILTON R-II runs a compact public-school system: 3 schools and roughly 606 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in HAMILTON R-II

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
606
-10 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How HAMILTON R-II ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MissouriIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
41.0%#179 of 225N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
606#256 of 290#8,682 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#200 of 290N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
9.7:1#6 of 289#298 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
48.0%#155 of 290#4,448 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside HAMILTON R-II

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 654 to 606 students (down 7%) and from 58 to 63 full-time teachers (up 9%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
HAMILTON ELEM.HamiltonElementaryPK-05270
PENNEY HIGHHamiltonHigh09-12186
HAMILTON MIDDLEHamiltonMiddle06-08150

About HAMILTON R-II

HAMILTON R-II administers 3 public schools across Missouri, collectively serveing roughly 606 students.

On the school-mix side, HAMILTON R-II is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 202 in this district, meaningfully below the Missouri typical of 382.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in HAMILTON R-II has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 616 students to 606.

On this page, the community for HAMILTON R-II discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does HAMILTON R-II run?
HAMILTON R-II has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 606 students in Missouri.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in HAMILTON R-II?
HAMILTON R-II includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in HAMILTON R-II?
HAMILTON ELEM. is the largest public school in HAMILTON R-II by enrollment, with approximately 270 students.
What grade levels does HAMILTON R-II serve?
HAMILTON R-II serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.