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Hamilton Elementary School

Carlisle Area SD · Cumberland County · 735 Clay St, Carlisle, PA 17013.0

(717)240-6800

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3/10
#1089
Rank 1089 out of 1,545
Top 70%
English Language Arts5/10 · #910 · 41st percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #1151 · 26th percentile
Science3/10 · #1062 · 25th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Carlisle is a historic southcentral Pennsylvania town with a small-city feel, home to Dickinson College and a community that blends longtime locals with military families from the nearby Army War College. Hamilton Elementary sits in that mix, and while its academic scores fall in the lower tier statewide, it serves a genuinely diverse student body in a town with a lot of character and strong community roots. Families drawn to Carlisle's affordable housing, walkable downtown, and tight-knit neighborhoods will find a school that reflects the community it's part of — a good fit for those who value connection and place over rankings.

Student Demographics

179 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
69 (39%)
African American
48 (27%)
Hispanic
24 (13%)
Multiple Races
24 (13%)
Asian
14 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners19 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged130 (73%)
Students with Disabilities43 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

388
Enrollment
26
Teachers (FTE)
14.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #539 · 66th percentile

55 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found