Overview
HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary in SCHENECTADY, New York. The school enrolls 440 students. It is part of the SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictSCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36093
CitySCHENECTADY
ZIP12303
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362601003578
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment440
White13.4%
Hispanic / Latino31.4%
Black / African American25.2%
Asian17.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races10.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %85%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)