Hamilton Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Detroit, Michigan 48213 · Detroit Public Schools Community District
#1304 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#44028 of 50,301 nationally
About Hamilton Academy
Hamilton Academy is a public elementary located in Detroit, in the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 358 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1304th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (41th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 358.
There are 165 schools in Detroit; Hamilton Academy ranks 28th of 151 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hamilton Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Hamilton Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ronald Brown Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
834 students · 1.4 km away
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
560 students · 1.7 km away
J E Clark Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Public middle · Grades 3–8
125 students · 1.9 km away
Wayne Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students · 2.0 km away
George Defer Elementary School
Grosse Pointe Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
460 students · 2.7 km away
Barack Obama Leadership Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
329 students · 2.7 km away
Pierce Middle School
Grosse Pointe Park · Public middle · Grades 5–8
570 students · 2.9 km away
East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
639 students · 3.0 km away
Southeastern High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
602 students · 3.0 km away
Denby High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
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357 students
Hamilton Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
359 students
Bowen Elementary
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Ferry Elementary School
Grosse Pointe Woods · Public elementary · Grades K–4
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hamilton Academy a good school?
Hamilton Academy has a Success Index (US) of 21.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1304 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hamilton Academy rank in Michigan?
Hamilton Academy ranks #1304 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #44028 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hamilton Academy?
Hamilton Academy had 358 students in 2025.
Is Hamilton Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Hamilton Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hamilton Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hamilton Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.