Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School vs Ray Lewis (Elementary) School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
425 students
Ray Lewis (Elementary) School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
500 students
| Measure | Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario | Ray Lewis (Elementary) School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3433 of 3,871 | #2424 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3433 of 3,871 | #2424 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 425 | 500 |
| Enrolment | 425 | 500 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.7% | 49.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 35% | 44% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hwdsb.on.ca/helendetwiler/ | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/raylewis/ |
The verdict
- •Ray Lewis (Elementary) School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (42.2 vs 20.5).
- •Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (57.7% vs 49.7%).
- •Ray Lewis (Elementary) School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 64%).
- •Ray Lewis (Elementary) School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 425.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School better than Ray Lewis (Elementary) School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ray Lewis (Elementary) School ranks higher (42.2 vs 20.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School and Ray Lewis (Elementary) School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School: 425. Ray Lewis (Elementary) School: 500. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School and Ray Lewis (Elementary) School rank in Ontario?
Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School is 3433rd of 3,871 and Ray Lewis (Elementary) School is 2424th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).