A
Very Good
85/100

Hamilton Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1650 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 90th percentile in Illinois
Growth
B
Students gain 1.03 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 54th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Illinois for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
485
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%90/1002.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%54/100Students gain 1.03 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 57th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 12% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency51% (+25 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency46% (+24 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%47%reading +14 pts, math +16 pts86th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading +11 pts, math +18 pts88th percentile (list)
Low-income52%47%reading +22 pts, math +23 pts93rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1650 W Cornelia Ave
City Chicago
ZIP Code 60657
District 1709930
NCES School ID 170993000822
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60657

Understanding the community around Hamilton Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $105,428
Per Capita Income $91,553
Poverty Rate 3.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 85.9%
High School or Higher 98.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $526,600
Median Rent $1,781
Owner-Occupied 37.7%
Renter-Occupied 62.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hamilton Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 70.7%
Hispanic/Latino 13.0%
Two or More Races 9.3%
Black 3.7%
Asian 3.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 485
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hamilton Elem School?
Hamilton Elem School has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hamilton Elem School?
Hamilton Elem School has 485 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elem School serve?
Hamilton Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hamilton Elem School receive per student?
Hamilton Elem School receives $25,599 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hamilton Elem School in 60657 ▼
Avg Home Value
$549,532
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,559
1-Year Change
+18.0%
% Renters
62.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026