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Hamilton County

New York · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 391 students, in a county of 5,089 residents.

Schools
4
4 districts
Enrollment
391
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,835
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
31.7%
Below New York avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
3
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WELLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
133 students · 4 districts in Hamilton County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hamilton County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
0%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
33.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
58
12.1% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WELLS SCHOOLWellsOtherPK-12133·
INDIAN LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOLIndian LakeOtherPK-12126·
LAKE PLEASANT SCHOOLSpeculatorElementaryPK-0873·
LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOLLong LakeOtherPK-1259·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, New York has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 391 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Hamilton County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 3 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Hamilton County?
WELLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Hamilton County, serving approximately 133 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, New York has a population of approximately 5,089, with a median age of 58. About 12.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hamilton County?
Median household income in Hamilton County is $68,835, below the New York average of $77,785. About 3.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hamilton County?
Approximately 33.2% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hamilton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 31.7% of students in Hamilton County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the New York county average of 47.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hamilton County schools?
Across Hamilton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 5.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hamilton County?
Hamilton County residents are approximately 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Hamilton County is owner-occupied?
Hamilton County has about 7,911 housing units, of which roughly 82.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data