Hamilton K-8 School in Memphis, Tennessee on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hamilton K-8 School is an urban public school in Memphis, Tennessee that is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. It serves 652 students in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 32.6:1. Its teachers have had 51 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 8

652 Students

20 Teachers

1478 Wilson St

Memphis, TN 38106 View local requests

http://www.mcsk12.net

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Hamilton K-8 School Demographics

81%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

96%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hamilton K-8 School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 19, 2026

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